A concise history of modern India
Metcalf, Barbara Daly, 1941-2006
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The second edition of this book explores India's modern history afresh and updates the events of the last decade. These include the takeover of Congress from the seemingly entrenched Hindu nationalist party in 2004, India's huge advances in technology and the country's new role as a major player in world affairs.
Main title:
A concise history of modern India / Barbara D. Metcalf and Thomas R. Metcalf.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Collation:
xxxiii, 337 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 cm.
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Notes:
Previous ed.: published as A concise history of India. 2002.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0521682258 (pbk)0521863627 (hbk)
Dewey class:
954954 MET
Language:
English
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BRN:
961136