K. A. Nilakanta Sastri (Livres)

K. A. Nilakanta Sastri Livres

Kallidaikurichi Aiyah Nilakanta Sastri s'impose comme un historien de premier plan, réputé pour ses recherches approfondies sur l'Inde du Sud. Il est largement considéré comme l'historien professionnel le plus prolifique et le plus important spécialisé dans cette région. L'œuvre de Sastri se caractérise par un examen rigoureux des sources historiques et des structures administratives, principalement exprimé en langue anglaise. Bien que ses contributions soient fondamentales, sa dépendance à l'égard de l'anglais et son approche de l'analyse littéraire vernaculaire ont parfois suscité des débats parmi ses contemporains. Sa production prolifique constitue une ressource indispensable pour comprendre l'histoire complexe de l'Inde du Sud.

The Illustrated History of South India

357pages
13 heures de lecture

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"In A History of South India, first published in 1955, K.A. Nilakanta Sastri provided a comprehensive account of the history of South India. Tracing the history from prehistoric times to the fall of the kingdom of Vijayanagar in 1565 AD, the book incorporated the results of the author's own researches and brought together material previously scattered in separate studies to present a coherent narrative. Over the years the book has achieved a near-classic status. The Illustrated History of South India, an adapted and illustrated version of the original book, aims to sensitize young readers to the country's historic past and rich cultural heritage, and the need to preserve it. Key chapters discuss the coming of the Aryans, the Mauryan Empire, the rise of Vijayanagar, social and economic conditions, literature, religion and philosophy, and the art and architecture of South India. The volume includes an Introduction by renowned historian R. Champakalakshmi, written especially for this edition, and a Prologue by eminent historian P.M. Rajan Gurukkal. Interspersed with photographs and line drawings, including maps and genealogical charts, this illustrated edition will be invaluable for students and teachers of history, in particular, history of South India, as well as general readers. India, which over the years has achieved a near-classic status, this illustrated edition provides a comprehensive account of the history of South India from the prehistoric times to the fall of the kingdom of Vijayanagar in 1565 AD."--Publisher's description