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The strides of Vishnu : Hindu culture in historical perspective /

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Exploring a wide range of topics in Hindu culture and history, this book illuminates the connection between the practical and the transcendental realm and emphasises core themes that run through the major historical periods of Northern India, beginning with the Vedas and leading up to India's i...

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Main Author: Glucklich, Ariel
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Hinduism and culture > History.
India > Civilization.
Hindouisme et culture > Histoire.
Inde > Civilisation.
RELIGION > Hinduism > General.
Civilization
Hinduism and culture
India
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Exploring a wide range of topics in Hindu culture and history, this book illuminates the connection between the practical and the transcendental realm and emphasises core themes that run through the major historical periods of Northern India, beginning with the Vedas and leading up to India's independence.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 241 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-224) and index.
ISBN:9780199718252
0199718253
9780199871766
0199871760
9780199886142
0199886148