From Lineage to State.
Book Details
• Publisher: c
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2000
• Pages: 189
• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm
• ISBN: 0195626753
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
• Availability: In Stock
About the Book
From Lineage to State by Romila Thapar is an influential study that examines the transformation of early Indian societies from kinship-based structures to more organized state systems. Thapar delves into the political, social, and economic developments that shaped the rise of centralized governance in ancient India.
The book explores how Indian societies gradually moved from family and clan-based rule to more complex political structures, including the emergence of kingdoms and states. Thapar provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that influenced this transition, such as the role of agriculture, trade, religious beliefs, and the development of a written legal system.
By analyzing archaeological evidence, historical texts, and social structures, Thapar offers new perspectives on the evolution of statecraft in early India. The book provides a detailed look at the changes in political power, the centralization of authority, and the rise of administrative systems that laid the foundation for Indian civilization.
From Lineage to State is an essential read for students and scholars of ancient Indian history, political science, and sociology, offering a deeper understanding of the roots of state formation in Indian society.
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From Lineage to State.
From Lineage to State.
Book Details
• Publisher: c
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2000
• Pages: 189
• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm
• ISBN: 0195626753
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
• Availability: In Stock
About the Book
From Lineage to State by Romila Thapar is an influential study that examines the transformation of early Indian societies from kinship-based structures to more organized state systems. Thapar delves into the political, social, and economic developments that shaped the rise of centralized governance in ancient India.
The book explores how Indian societies gradually moved from family and clan-based rule to more complex political structures, including the emergence of kingdoms and states. Thapar provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that influenced this transition, such as the role of agriculture, trade, religious beliefs, and the development of a written legal system.
By analyzing archaeological evidence, historical texts, and social structures, Thapar offers new perspectives on the evolution of statecraft in early India. The book provides a detailed look at the changes in political power, the centralization of authority, and the rise of administrative systems that laid the foundation for Indian civilization.
From Lineage to State is an essential read for students and scholars of ancient Indian history, political science, and sociology, offering a deeper understanding of the roots of state formation in Indian society.
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Book Details
• Publisher: c
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2000
• Pages: 189
• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm
• ISBN: 0195626753
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
• Availability: In Stock
About the Book
From Lineage to State by Romila Thapar is an influential study that examines the transformation of early Indian societies from kinship-based structures to more organized state systems. Thapar delves into the political, social, and economic developments that shaped the rise of centralized governance in ancient India.
The book explores how Indian societies gradually moved from family and clan-based rule to more complex political structures, including the emergence of kingdoms and states. Thapar provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that influenced this transition, such as the role of agriculture, trade, religious beliefs, and the development of a written legal system.
By analyzing archaeological evidence, historical texts, and social structures, Thapar offers new perspectives on the evolution of statecraft in early India. The book provides a detailed look at the changes in political power, the centralization of authority, and the rise of administrative systems that laid the foundation for Indian civilization.
From Lineage to State is an essential read for students and scholars of ancient Indian history, political science, and sociology, offering a deeper understanding of the roots of state formation in Indian society.
