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Paperback edition of Wood's mesmerising portrait of the Indian subcontinent, which accompanied his TV series, now with added historical and regional maps. A magical mixture of history and travelogue, it sold over 21,000 copies in hardback, as it examines India's past, present and future. 'Gorgeously illustrated and intelligently written, this is both an erudite and entertaining history' "Sunday Telegraph"
Synopsis
Weaves a narrative out of the 10,000-year history of the subcontinent. This book is a mixture of history and travelogue, and a portrait of India.
