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The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple is an extraordinary journey through history that reveals India's pivotal role in shaping global civilization. This Instant Sunday Times Bestseller is essential for anyone intrigued by the rich tapestry of human history.
In this revolutionary narrative, Dalrymple takes readers on an engaging expedition along the Golden Road, showcasing how Indian arts, religions, technology, and philosophies dazzled cultures from the Red Sea to the Pacific. With a masterful combination of research and storytelling, he unveils the often-overlooked contributions of India to the world.
From the architectural marvel of Angkor Wat to the revolutionary concept of zero, The Golden Road illuminates how ancient Indian innovations transformed not only the past but also our contemporary world. William Dalrymple’s insights and passion make this book a remarkable addition to any history enthusiast’s collection.
ISBN: | 9781408864418 |
Author: | William Dalrymple |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 240 x 160 x 42 mm |
Publication Date: | 09 May, 2024 |
Pagination: | 496 pages |
Weight: | 846g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’