History

A History of the Modern World: An Outline is an introductory text that provides a well-rounded historical account of the processes of the modern world, ranging from the French Revolution and Napoleon to the Cold War. The work assesses major moments and transitions in European and world history such as...

In this collection of 15 essays the author of "The Ancient Greeks" and "The World of Odysseus" highlights aspects of the ancient world ranging from Minoan Crete to the decline of the Roman Empire 20 centuries later. He describes archaeological discoveries which have made the lost civilization of Crete more...

The Prehistory of European Society is one of theChilde’s final publications, and his last synthetic statement for a general audience of how he saw the development of this ‘peculiar and individual manifestation of the human spirit’; it is important to put it in context both with respect toChilde’s own life...

Whether or not Indian society in the early medieval period was feudal has remained an important issue of animated debate in Indian historiography for nearly four decades. The hypothesis of Indian feudalism has been criticised by traditional as well as by 'radical' historians, though both categories of scholars often seem...

This book presents a lucid survey of major developments inthe ancient and early medieval periods of Indian history. It discusses issues like the antiquity and authorship of the Harappan civilization, the emergence of caste systems and the process of state formation culminating in theestablishment of the Maurya empire.The book not...

The present work aspects of political ideas and institutions in ancient Indian discusses different views on the origin and nature of the state in ancient India. It also deals with stages and processes of state formation and examines the relevance of caste and kin based collectivities to the construction of...

Learn about the history of human civilization by H.G. Wells in this beautifully designed edition. From the earliest civilizations to the modern age, this book covers the major events and figures that have shaped our world. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of...

This volume explores the processes and nature of change in Indian society over a period of about six hundred years, between the seventh and the thirteenth centuries. The notion of change articulated in these essays marks a radical departure from what exists in the current historiography of the period. Change...

HISTORY & POLITICS