• ISBN13: 9788171566181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: History
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: N/A
• Publication Date: May 6, 1999
• Pages: 524
• Original Price: INR 750.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: N/A

The book narrates the early history of India beginning from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan conquest including the Invasion of Alexander the Great. It is a highly analytical work. The book would be highly interesting and of great value for the students, teachers and researchers of Indian History.

Vincent A. Smith belonged to the Indian Civil Service and had a long connection with India. He is a well-known authority on Indian history and his other works include Asoka : The Buddhist Emperor of India and A History of Fine Art in India and Ceylon.