Author : Vasant Shinde
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 24,80 MB
Release : 2014-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1934536660
"Gilund Archaeological Research Project, jointly in collaboration between Deccan College, Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Deemed University, Pune, India, and the University of Pennsylvania Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA"--Title page verso.
Author : Hasmukhlal Dhirajlal Sankalia
Publisher : Popular Prakashan
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,13 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
ISBN : 9780861320882
Author : Dilip K. Chakrabarty
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 11,95 MB
Release : 2009-08-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0199088144
This book charts the flow of India's grass-roots archaeological history in all its continuities and diversities from its Palaeolithic beginnings to AD 300. The second edition includes a new afterword which discusses all new ideas and discoveries in Indian archaeology in the past one decade.
Author : Paddayya
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 11,51 MB
Release : 2023-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9004658939
Author : P. K. Basant
Publisher : Primus Books
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 15,9 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9380607156
The City and the Country in Early India: A Study of Malwa is about the emergence of urban centres in the sixth century bce, and analyses the processes and spatiality of urbanization, taking Malwa as its case study. Earlier research on urbanism has focussed on either literary or archaeological sources. While literary sources tend to locate the agency for change exclusively in preachers and rulers, in archaeology, the forces of change become nameless and faceless. The study of inscriptions from Malwa helps in restoring agency to common people. The beginnings of urbanism are to be found in the pre-literate past, and, therefore, require an analysis of archaeological data. Using insights from anthropology and studies of early states, in the first half of the book an attempt has been made to look for new ways to account for urbanization. The second half of the book tries to understand the process of urbanization by examining epigraphic and literary sources. The process of the emergence of urban centres created new forms of division of space: urban centres were surrounded by villages which in turn were surrounded by wilderness. This book tries to recover the histories of their complex interrelations. Since caste and kinship are considered central to the world of Indian sociology, an attempt has also been made to understand the relationships between caste, kinship and urbanism. Changes in the attitude of the literati towards the city and the country have also been examined.
Author : Glyn Daniel
Publisher : Highlyy Publishing LLP
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 37,24 MB
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9395522291
Early India and Pakistan is a seminal work that offers a comprehensive overview of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent from its earliest times. Written by Dr. Glyn Daniel, a renowned archaeologist and historian, this book is the culmination of years of research and study. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient civilizations that flourished in India and Pakistan, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Mauryan Empire and beyond. It traces the evolution of social, political, and economic systems, as well as the development of art, literature, and religion. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological and historical evidence, Dr. Daniel paints a vivid picture of life in early India and Pakistan, including the various cultures and traditions that emerged and evolved over time. He also explores the impact of external influences, such as trade and migration, on the region's development. With its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Early India and Pakistan is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world. It is a must-read for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, and it will appeal to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the roots of South Asian civilization and culture.
Author : Shiv Kumar Tiwari
Publisher : Sarup & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 15,17 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 9788176252997
Author : David Hollander
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 45,5 MB
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1118970942
The first book-length overview of agricultural development in the ancient world A Companion to Ancient Agriculture is an authoritative overview of the history and development of agriculture in the ancient world. Focusing primarily on the Near East and Mediterranean regions, this unique text explores the cultivation of the soil and rearing of animals through centuries of human civilization—from the Neolithic beginnings of agriculture to Late Antiquity. Chapters written by the leading scholars in their fields present a multidisciplinary examination of the agricultural methods and influences that have enabled humans to survive and prosper. Consisting of thirty-one chapters, the Companion presents essays on a range of topics that include economic-political, anthropological, zooarchaeological, ethnobotanical, and archaeobotanical investigation of ancient agriculture. Chronologically-organized chapters offer in-depth discussions of agriculture in Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia, Hellenistic Greece and Imperial Rome, Iran and Central Asia, and other regions. Sections on comparative agricultural history discuss agriculture in the Indian subcontinent and prehistoric China while an insightful concluding section helps readers understand ancient agriculture from a modern perspective. Fills the need for a full-length biophysical and social overview of ancient agriculture Provides clear accounts of the current state of research written by experts in their respective areas Places ancient Mediterranean agriculture in conversation with contemporary practice in Eastern and Southern Asia Includes coverage of analysis of stable isotopes in ancient agricultural cultivation Offers plentiful illustrations, references, case studies, and further reading suggestions A Companion to Ancient Agriculture is a much-needed resource for advanced students, instructors, scholars, and researchers in fields such as agricultural history, ancient economics, and in broader disciplines including classics, archaeology, and ancient history.
Author : Colin Renfrew
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 5256 pages
File Size : 41,8 MB
Release : 2014-06-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1107647754
The Cambridge World Prehistory provides a systematic and authoritative examination of the prehistory of every region around the world from the early days of human origins in Africa two million years ago to the beginnings of written history, which in some areas started only two centuries ago. Written by a team of leading international scholars, the volumes include both traditional topics and cutting-edge approaches, such as archaeolinguistics and molecular genetics, and examine the essential questions of human development around the world. The volumes are organised geographically, exploring the evolution of hominins and their expansion from Africa, as well as the formation of states and development in each region of different technologies such as seafaring, metallurgy and food production. The Cambridge World Prehistory reveals a rich and complex history of the world. It will be an invaluable resource for any student or scholar of archaeology and related disciplines looking to research a particular topic, tradition, region or period within prehistory.
Author : Derek Kennet
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 14,30 MB
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3110653540
This book reports on excavations at Paithan in India revealed the development of two early Hindu temples from the 4th century to the 9th: the key formative phase of Hinduism. The temples started as small shrines but were elaborated into formal temples. In relation to these changes, the excavations revealed a sequence of palaeobotanical and palaeofaunal evidence that give insight into the economic and social changes that took place at that time.
