Description
- ISBN-13: 9780670093687
- Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
- Publisher Imprint: India Viking
- Height: 218 mm
- No of Pages: 352
- Spine Width: 36 mm
- Width: 145 mm
- ISBN-10: 0670093688
- Publisher Date: 05 Aug 2021
- Binding: Hardback
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- Weight: 476 gr







Vanshika Gupta –
Good book if you’re interested in the origin of languages. Bit too long though.
Happy Raghav –
This book is worth every penny. I loved it!
Vedant Agarwal –
Ghosh makes a compelling argument about the mixed origins of Indian languages. I enjoyed learning about the history of Urdu.
Sahil Khadane –
It has some insightful theories, but writing can get boring at times.
Nimish Yadav –
Excellent! A must-read book. Learned a lot about language and culture.
Shiwam Singh Singroul –
I liked the book, but I expected a bit more on the topic.
Jahanvi –
A well-researched and engaging exploration of the topic. Definitely recommend!
Sparsh –
The chapter on Urdu was really enlightening. A good but niche book overall.
Harsh Mewara –
I found the book a bit slow in places, but the overall message is powerful and relevant.
Gayathri Devi K –
Fascinating book! I never realized how much migration has influenced Indian languages. Highly recommended.
Sanchit –
A thought-provoking exploration of language migration. Some parts were a bit dense, but overall, a worthwhile read.
Kanishka Sharma –
Excellent book about the shared linguistic and cultural heritage.
Anukaran Sahu –
It was an okay book, but the price is too high for its content.
Shaswati Doley –
Amazing content. I would recommend it to anyone interested in language.
Shubham Sehgal –
A bit academic, but worth the effort. The sections on Sanskrit were particularly enlightening.
Abhishek Jaiswal –
I felt like it focused too much on details, rather than the big picture.
Jaiya Deswal –
Some part are draggy. Overall, it’s worth reading if you like historical migration.
Prakhar Sharma –
Ghosh connects the dots on the linguistic history of South Asia. A must-read for anyone interested in the region.
Shreyash Shekhar –
Wonderful book. A different take on history and culture.
Somya –
Interesting premise, but the writing style was a little dry for my taste. Still, informative and insightful.
Maryam Mushtaq –
Amazing exploration of how migration shaped South Asian languages!
Saksham Daga –
The idea is good but execution is average.
Preethi Vardhan Yadav Golla –
A bit dense, but the insights into language evolution are amazing.
Ritik Saini –
Good overview but nothing very new if you’re familiar with the topic.