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World in Ancient Times
The Ancient South Asian World
Introduces the history, civilization, and peoples of ancient South Asia and examines the legacy of this world on the contemporary cultures of the countries which make up South Asia today.
172 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2005
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June 14, 2020
More of an overview than an in depth study. The authors use archeological finds to help tell the story of different eras in South Asian history.
January 23, 2019
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Middle School History. It's my second time reading this and here is my review from 4yrs ago:
The book covered from 400,000 years ago to about the time of the Huns invading South Asia. Yes, it's coverage in brief but it was a good introduction to the material. I knew a little about the Indus Valley people but hadn't heard of the Harrapan civilization before. So much of the history of that time period is lost which is a shame. I enjoyed reading more about their religion and how some things have developed, many things stayed the same for many, many centuries even while incorporating bits and pieces from so many other cultures through trade and conquest.
A vibrant and rich culture warmly explained for the middle schooler.
I'm sticking with that. It really is an enjoyable read.
Middle School History. It's my second time reading this and here is my review from 4yrs ago:
The book covered from 400,000 years ago to about the time of the Huns invading South Asia. Yes, it's coverage in brief but it was a good introduction to the material. I knew a little about the Indus Valley people but hadn't heard of the Harrapan civilization before. So much of the history of that time period is lost which is a shame. I enjoyed reading more about their religion and how some things have developed, many things stayed the same for many, many centuries even while incorporating bits and pieces from so many other cultures through trade and conquest.
A vibrant and rich culture warmly explained for the middle schooler.
I'm sticking with that. It really is an enjoyable read.
October 24, 2024
This book was one of my favorites of the series and my children liked it too. The writing was interesting and well-researched and accurate. You don't often read a lot about this part of the world in a middle school ancient history course, but this series does an excellent job with it.
December 8, 2010
So much I don't know about ancient India. It is one of the gaping holes in my education....my knowledge of the East. To my mind's eye, this will be the part of the world that dominates my students' future. So I had better learn the basics well enough to pass them along.
March 22, 2010
Excellent series about Ancient History. Well-written, organized, and interesting.
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