A People`s History of India 3 – The Vedic Age

📦 Product Details

• Author: Irfan Habib
• Publisher: Tulika Books
• Publication Date: 1 March 2016
• Edition: 8th Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 108 pages
• ISBN-10: 9382381716
• ISBN-13: 978-9382381716
• Item Weight: 250 g

📖 About the Book

A People's History of India 3 – The Vedic Age examines the history of the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, focusing on the social, economic, political, and cultural developments of the age.

The book discusses important aspects of early Indian society, including Vedic literature, social organization, economy, political institutions, religious practices, agriculture, and the development of settlements. It places the Vedic period within the broader historical development of ancient India and presents the subject through a historical and analytical approach.

As part of the A People's History of India series, the book is useful for readers seeking a concise introduction to ancient Indian history and the historical study of the Vedic Age.

✍️ About the Author

Irfan Habib is an Indian historian and scholar known for his extensive research and writings on Indian history, particularly medieval and economic history. He has authored and edited numerous works dealing with the social, economic, and political development of India.