Introduction
1. Prehistory and early history
2. Early empires and developing religions
3. Dynasties and the rise of devotion
4. Indo-Islamic South Asia
5. Europeans and the British in India
6. Independence and modernity
An illustrated introduction to the rich material culture of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, tracing its history through a huge variety of art and artefacts
T. Richard Blurton was the Head of the South and Southeast Asia section at the British Museum, having been a curator in the Museum since 1986. Trained as an archaeologist, he has worked in south Afghanistan and all over South Asia. His publications include Krishna in the Garden of Assam, Bengali Myths and Hindu Art.
'A fascinating overview of centuries of cultural change' - BBC
History
'I cannot recommend this excellent book more highly. It is
sympathetically written, it covers a huge and diverse span of
history, and it is a joy to look at' - Chowkidar
'The incredibly wide range of subjects and the fascinating
cross-currents they throw up are a delight to discover ... A fine
book that weaves together many of the strands that make up one of
the world’s most fascinating cultures' - World of Interiors
'Anyone approaching … the material culture of India will find here
a succinct introduction to the historical, social or technological
milieu in which it belongs. Forms an ideal companion for the
collector or curator eager to contextualize material on a very wide
canvas' - Journal of the History of Collections
'South Asian history is so complex and layered that making sense of
it can take considerable effort. Richard Blurton’s richly
illustrated India: A History in Objects emphasizes precisely this
complexity and diversity' - Asian Review of Books
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