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Debating the Ancient and Present: A Conversation with Romila Thapar

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Explore Indian history’s complexities in “Debating the Ancient and Present.” Join Somnath Ghosal’s insightful conversation with renowned historian Romila Thapar (ISBN: 9789350023365). Analyze historical interpretations, challenge assumptions, and delve into the past’s relevance to contemporary India. Buy this thought-provoking book for a deeper understanding of history’s ongoing debates and their impact on today’s world.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789350023365
  • Publisher: Aakar Books
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9350023369
  • Publisher Date: 2015
  • Edition: 1
  • No of Pages: 75

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Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for Debating the Ancient and Present: A Conversation with Romila Thapar

  1. Ipsita Singh

    Not my favorite book, but overall I learned a lot that was valuable.

  2. Prity Rani

    A stimulating dialogue, though sometimes dense. Thapar’s insights are invaluable. Good read!

  3. Syed Muneeb Ali

    I would highly suggest this book to anyone looking for a better understanding of Indian history.

  4. Harshita Sharma

    A very enlightening book that opened my eyes to some of the lesser known history of India.

  5. Kumar Rohit

    An insightful exploration, though quite academic. It can be tough to get through, but the rewards are there.

  6. Shubh Walia

    A mixed bag. Some chapters were brilliant, others less engaging. Worth reading for Thapar’s views.

  7. Dipanjan Acharya

    A valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history. It provides a good context. Recommended.

  8. Ankit Yadav

    It’s a well written book, that does get bogged down at times with academic jargon, but still a good read

  9. Ruchija Srivastava

    Thapar’s wisdom shines through. A bit academic at times, but worth the effort for a deeper understanding.

  10. Kiran Motilal Rathod

    Some concepts were hard to grasp, but the book overall provided interesting insight into Indian history.

  11. Aayush Gupta

    A book that I enjoyed from start to finish. for a great conversation and a valuable lesson.

  12. Tapish Varshney

    Loved this book! The back and forth style was so compelling and easy to read. Highly recommend!

  13. Dipankar Adhikari

    I will definitely re-read this one. A great conversation between the two authors.

  14. Mahak Bang

    An interesting conversation. Some parts were repetitive, but overall, a worthwhile exploration of Indian history.

  15. Biswajit Barman

    A must-read! Thapar’s insights into the past and present are incredibly relevant. It will make you think.

  16. Abhishek Prasad

    Found it a bit slow in places, but the core arguments were compelling. It gives you perspective.

  17. Jasmine Kaur

    Challenging and informative. It prompts critical thinking about history and its interpretation. Recommended!

  18. Kundan

    Ghosal and Thapar are a great pairing. The discussions will leave you thinking for a long time.

  19. Piyush Gohri

    Enjoyed the book. I found the discussion on ancient India particularly fascinating. A thought-provoking read.

  20. Yash Koshal

    A good book with great lessons. Not quite as exciting as I was hoping, but still good.

  21. Ranjan Kumar Jha

    While I enjoyed some parts, I found other parts to be boring and hard to get through.

  22. Shreya Vatsa

    Eye-opening! Ghosal’s questions are sharp, and Thapar’s responses are enlightening. Highly recommended for history buffs.

  23. Sanyum Chola

    For those very interested in Indian history, this is a must read. For others, it can be slow at times.

  24. Ujjwal Chauhan

    I really struggled to get through some of the academic language in this one. A long and tough read.

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