The Story of India

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<p>In<i>The Story of India</i>, Michael Wood weaves a spellbinding narrative out of the 10,000-year history of the subcontinent. Home today to more than a fifth of the world's population, India gave birth to the oldest and most influential civilization on Earth, to four world religions, and to the world's largest democracy.</p><p>Now, as India bids to become a global economic giant, Michael sets out on an epic journey across this vibrant country to trace the roots of India's present in the incredible riches of her past.<i>The Story of India</i>is a magical mixture of history and travelogue, and an unforgettable portrait of India - past, present and future.</p>

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<p>For more than 20 years, historian and broadcaster Michael Wood has made compelling journeys into the past, which have brought history alive for a generation of readers and viewers. He is the author of several highly praised books on English history including<i>In Search of the Dark Ages</i>, T<i>he Domesday Quest</i>,<i>In Search of England</i>and<i>In Search of Shakespeare</i>. He has over 80 documentary films to his name, among them<i>Art of the Western World</i>,<i>Legacy</i>,<i>In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great</i>,<i>Conquistadors</i>and<i>In Search of Myths and Heroes</i>.</p><p>Michael was born in Manchester and educated at Manchester Grammar School and Oriel College Oxford, where he did post-graduate research in Anglo-Saxon history. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.</p>

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