ID | 013618 |
Call Number | 934/LAH |
Title Proper | Finding forgotten cities |
Other Title Information | How the Indus civilization was discovered |
Language | ENG |
Author | Lahiri, Nayanjot |
Publication | New Delhi, Hachette India, 2011. |
Description | xviii, 436p White Spine |
Note | In the autumn of 1924, the archaeologist John Marshall made an announcement of the discovery of 'the civilization of the Indus valley'. Marshall's news conveyed one of the most monumental discoveries in the history of civilization. Finding Forgotten Cities comprises a powerful narrative history of how India's antiquity was unexpectedly unearthed, it will interest every serious reader of history and anyone who likes to read an utterly fascinating story. |
Note | A ruined city in Punjab and its first explorers From seals to a specialist John Marshall's early years in India Harappa makes a fleeting reappearance Among cities and stupas An Italian in India From Calcutta to Kalibangan Excavating Harappa under a shadow Talent and trouble in Calcutta Maverick at Mohenjodaro Stringing scattered ideas Announcing the discovery An astonishing aftermath Afterword : Inaugurating a new era.
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Standard Number | 9789350092606 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.350(Pb) |
Classification Number | 934 |
Key Words | IGCSE ; Indus Valley Civilization ; Indus Valley - History ; Indus valley (Extinct city) ; UOI - Civilization ; Marshall, John Hubert Sir, 1876-1958 ; Chanhu-Daro Site (Pakistan) - Discovery and exploration |