NEW FROM MACMILLAN INDIAMATERIAL CULTURE AND MODERN INDIA SOCIAL FORMATION 1885-1947 IN ANCIENT INDIA ^umit Sarkar Rs 26.50R S Sharma RS 90/- The historiography of moder Indian and its freedom struggle has often tended to This work studies early Indian history have an elitist bias concentrating on the from 1500-500 B.C. and covers the period activities, ideals or factional manoeuvres* of what is conventionally discussed under of leading groups at various levels. This the headings - the early Vedic and later book tries to explore, in the lis^ht of the Vedic ages, the epic age and the rise of author's own research some of the rich Buddhism. The author surveys theories possibilities of a 'history from below'. of social change ?nd underlines the key The shift in focus^ towards tnbals pea-role of prodtK tion techniques together sants and workers is shown to involve with climate conditions in shaping social important changes in our whole under-formations. standing of the mndein Indian history.!,%Send your order/enquiries to:M MACMILLAN INDIA LIMITED2/10, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002. Branches all over India. GIVE PERSONS YOU CARE A GIFT SO RARE CANARA BANK GIFT CHEQUF.SOur Gift Cheques are in the denominations of Rs. 11, Rs. 25, Rs. 51, and Rs. 101 and attractively designed.The Gift Cheques are payable at par at all our branches all over India and you do not have to pay any commission to purchase Gift ChequesCANARA BANKHEAD OFFICE : BANGALORE 560 002 ( More than 1400 branches at your service) CIRCLE OFFICE : TRIVANDRUM