Sources of Indian Tradition.volume2
Book Details
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Language: English
• Published Year: 1991
• Pages: 433
• Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm
• ISBN: 0140154620
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
• Availability: In Stock
About the Book
Sources of Indian Tradition: Modern India and Pakistan, edited by Stephen Hay, is an important compilation of historical writings and documents that explore the intellectual, political, and cultural developments of modern South Asia. The book brings together significant texts, speeches, and essays from influential thinkers and leaders who shaped the course of modern India and Pakistan.
The collection presents a wide range of perspectives on nationalism, social reform, religious thought, colonialism, and the struggle for independence. Through these primary sources, readers gain direct insight into the ideas and debates that influenced the formation of modern political and cultural identities in the region.
By organizing key writings from different historical periods, the book helps readers understand how various movements—political, religious, and social—contributed to the transformation of South Asian society during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It also highlights the intellectual foundations behind the emergence of modern states and the challenges faced during the transition from colonial rule to independence.
This volume serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and readers interested in modern South Asian history, political thought, and the evolution of intellectual traditions in India and Pakistan.
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Book Details
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Language: English
• Published Year: 1991
• Pages: 433
• Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm
• ISBN: 0140154620
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
• Availability: In Stock
About the Book
Sources of Indian Tradition: Modern India and Pakistan, edited by Stephen Hay, is an important compilation of historical writings and documents that explore the intellectual, political, and cultural developments of modern South Asia. The book brings together significant texts, speeches, and essays from influential thinkers and leaders who shaped the course of modern India and Pakistan.
The collection presents a wide range of perspectives on nationalism, social reform, religious thought, colonialism, and the struggle for independence. Through these primary sources, readers gain direct insight into the ideas and debates that influenced the formation of modern political and cultural identities in the region.
By organizing key writings from different historical periods, the book helps readers understand how various movements—political, religious, and social—contributed to the transformation of South Asian society during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It also highlights the intellectual foundations behind the emergence of modern states and the challenges faced during the transition from colonial rule to independence.
This volume serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and readers interested in modern South Asian history, political thought, and the evolution of intellectual traditions in India and Pakistan.
