Frank Carlson Library

Examines the rise and fall of the ancient Indians. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the ancient Indians were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.

Describes aspects of life in India, including customs, housing, food, work, clothing, and festivals.

Explains the history and daily lives of the people of India, including school, work, family activities, and everyday life both in the city and the country.

What comes to mind when you think of India? The mesmerising Taj Mahal? Huge elephants and agile monkeys, shimmering silks and spicy food? India is all these things and many others. Its sights, smells, wealth and poverty have fascinated visitors for hundreds of years. Its history is one of trade and invasion - from the Aryans to the British Raj. Each has left its mark, adding to India's extraordinary diversity. In 2022, it is 75 years since India gained...

Here is a compelling and visually stunning guide to the rich diversity of life in India. Photographs show fascinating customs and rituals together with exquisite artworks, artifacts, and temples--offering a unique "eyewitness" of the intriguing nation.

"India is a modern country with an old soul. It's one of today's leaders in technology and innovation, and it is also home to one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations that dates back more than four thousand years. Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal, India is geographically and geologically diverse, with a desert spanning four states, lush jungles, the mighty Himalayas in the north, and a great central...