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Indians: A Brief History of a Civilization (2021. Auflage)

von Namit Arora (Autor)

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What do we really know about the Aryan migration theory, and why is that debate so hot? Why did the people of Khajuraho carve erotic scenes on their temple walls? What did the monks at Nalanda eat for dinner? Did our ideals of beauty ever prefer dark skin? Indian civilization has existed for many millennia, but how much do we know about our forebears and their cultural worlds? In this riveting book, Namit Arora takes us on an unforgettable journey through 5000 years of history, reimagining in rich detail the social and cultural moorings of Indians through the ages. Drawing on credible sources, he explores what inspired and shaped them: their political upheavals and rivalries, vocations and trades, and a variety of religious beliefs, festivals, and social set-ups. Arora makes a stop at six iconic places--the Harappan city of Dholavira, the Ikshvaku capital at Nagarjunakonda, the Buddhist centre of learning at Nalanda, enigmatic Khajuraho, Vijayanagar at Hampi, and Varanasi--enlivening the narrative with vivid descriptions, local stories, and evocative photographs. Punctuating this are chronicles of famous travellers who visited India--including Megasthenes, Xuanzang, Alberuni, and Marco Polo--whose dramatic and idiosyncratic tales conceal surprising insights about our land. In lucid and elegant prose, Arora explores the exciting churn of ideas, beliefs, and values that unfolded among our ancestors through the centuries--some continue, for better or worse, to shape modern Indian lives, while others have been lost forever. An original, deeply engaging and extensively researched work, Indians illuminates a range of histories coursing through our veins.… (mehr)
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Book Title: Indians
Author: Namit Arora
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My Thoughts:
India's history and culture are dynamic that dates back to the point when human civilisation has begun. It begins with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and the farming communities in India's southern lands. India's history is a mix and match of migrating people and integration of different cultures and languages.

Indus Valley Civilisation is the prima focal point where the study about ancient India starts at. The Indus valley civilisation was an urban civilisation, and the people lived in well-planned and well-built towns, which were also the centres for trade. There were rods built, metals used, etc. From this rich culture, there emerged many interesting aspects: the Vedic period, the Gupta empire, the Mauryan Empire and the eras of various Chinese and other scholars visiting India. There is so much more to read about the forgotten heritage and known history of India.

This my review itself might become a book. I recommend this book to be read by every Indian of this 21st Century who are unaware of how rich and varied was the culture of India was!

Who can read?
This book is and must compulsorily be read by every Indian who wants to know or revisit India's ancient culture. The book is a work of non-fiction and is knowledgeable. Therefore, the book is suggested to everyone. The language used in the book is harmless, and no provoking statements are mentioned in the book when there are mentions about various religions.

How good is the Author's writing style?
Author Namit Arora has presented this book in his voice. The introduction chapter explains his interest and passion for knowing more about India, and it's ancient history and the changes the land has groped in itself. The book is written in the first-person narrative, and Namit explains the genesis of the thought to write this book. He also mentions his wife, who has been an integral part of this journey.
How entertaining is the book?
As quoted in one of the websites that talks about Indian civilisation, these lines prove that India has always been a culture and heritage place.

The lines like:
The Indian civilisation started with the Indus Valley civilisation, dating back to approximately 5,500 BC when nomadic warriors settled down and eventually blended with the Aryan race. It resulted in the Vedic civilisation and the rise of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

Much later, this was followed by growth of dynasties and kingdoms and the growth of Muslim power in India. During this time, European traders visited India, and the British succeeded in settling down as a colonial power, until 15 August 1947, when India gained independence and became a republic in due course. As a result of the myriad blend, India has an interesting culture, with thousands of different customs, several languages and religions.

The chapters in this book By Namit Arora start from the Dholavira age till Varanasi. It is hard to review such books because this book makes me nostalgic as a student, and I go back to my school days, where my History teacher taught us all this. And, like a grown-up, I feel proud and happy to be a part of this rich culture. With the contents present, this book is a must-read and is also a sure-shot entertainer.

Final Verdict
It is all about India and Indians!

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What do we really know about the Aryan migration theory, and why is that debate so hot? Why did the people of Khajuraho carve erotic scenes on their temple walls? What did the monks at Nalanda eat for dinner? Did our ideals of beauty ever prefer dark skin? Indian civilization has existed for many millennia, but how much do we know about our forebears and their cultural worlds? In this riveting book, Namit Arora takes us on an unforgettable journey through 5000 years of history, reimagining in rich detail the social and cultural moorings of Indians through the ages. Drawing on credible sources, he explores what inspired and shaped them: their political upheavals and rivalries, vocations and trades, and a variety of religious beliefs, festivals, and social set-ups. Arora makes a stop at six iconic places--the Harappan city of Dholavira, the Ikshvaku capital at Nagarjunakonda, the Buddhist centre of learning at Nalanda, enigmatic Khajuraho, Vijayanagar at Hampi, and Varanasi--enlivening the narrative with vivid descriptions, local stories, and evocative photographs. Punctuating this are chronicles of famous travellers who visited India--including Megasthenes, Xuanzang, Alberuni, and Marco Polo--whose dramatic and idiosyncratic tales conceal surprising insights about our land. In lucid and elegant prose, Arora explores the exciting churn of ideas, beliefs, and values that unfolded among our ancestors through the centuries--some continue, for better or worse, to shape modern Indian lives, while others have been lost forever. An original, deeply engaging and extensively researched work, Indians illuminates a range of histories coursing through our veins.

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