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The Past As Present | By Romila Thapar | Revised Edition | Aleph Book Publication ( English Medium ).

Book Description:

“The Past As Present” is a profound and thought-provoking collection of essays by Romila Thapar, one of India’s foremost historians. In this book, Thapar critically examines the interpretation and distortion of Indian history in contemporary political and ideological contexts.

The book explores how the ancient and medieval past of India is often misrepresented to serve modern political ideologies, especially in debates over national identity, religion, and cultural heritage. Drawing on rigorous historical methodology and her deep expertise, Thapar explains the importance of understanding history critically and warns against the misuse of historical narratives.

This revised edition continues to be highly relevant in today’s socio-political climate, where history is often weaponized in public discourse. The book appeals to historians, students, intellectuals, and any reader interested in Indian history, nationalism, secularism, and the politics of memory.

Key Features:

Written by Romila Thapar, India’s most acclaimed historian

Collection of essays on the role of history in public and political life

Discusses topics like Hindutva, secularism, communalism, and nationalism

Critiques the politicization of historical narratives

Based on rigorous scholarship and critical analysis

Encourages readers to think analytically about India’s past

Essential reading for students of history, political science, and cultural studies

Published by Aleph Book Company, known for quality academic and non-fiction titles

Revised edition includes updated insights on current political developments

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Product Details

SKU / BOOK Code:	ABP-The-Past-As-Present-(E)
Publisher:	Aleph Book Publication
Author:	Romila Thapar
Binding Type:	Paperback
No. of Pages:	As Per Publication
ISBN-10:	9383064013
ISBN-13:	978-9383064014
Edition:	Revised Edition
Language:	English Medium
Publish Year:	2025-06
Weight (g):	3000
Product Condition:	New
Reading Age:	Above 10 Years
Country of Origin:	India
Genre:	Fiction
Manufacturer:	Aleph Book Publication
Importer:	Aleph Book Publication
Packer:	Fullfilled by Supplier

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The Past As Present | By Romila Thapar | Revised Edition | Aleph Book Publication ( English Medium ).

Book Description:

“The Past As Present” is a profound and thought-provoking collection of essays by Romila Thapar, one of India’s foremost historians. In this book, Thapar critically examines the interpretation and distortion of Indian history in contemporary political and ideological contexts.

The book explores how the ancient and medieval past of India is often misrepresented to serve modern political ideologies, especially in debates over national identity, religion, and cultural heritage. Drawing on rigorous historical methodology and her deep expertise, Thapar explains the importance of understanding history critically and warns against the misuse of historical narratives.

This revised edition continues to be highly relevant in today’s socio-political climate, where history is often weaponized in public discourse. The book appeals to historians, students, intellectuals, and any reader interested in Indian history, nationalism, secularism, and the politics of memory.

Key Features:

Written by Romila Thapar, India’s most acclaimed historian

Collection of essays on the role of history in public and political life

Discusses topics like Hindutva, secularism, communalism, and nationalism

Critiques the politicization of historical narratives

Based on rigorous scholarship and critical analysis

Encourages readers to think analytically about India’s past

Essential reading for students of history, political science, and cultural studies

Published by Aleph Book Company, known for quality academic and non-fiction titles

Revised edition includes updated insights on current political developments

Search Key - The Past As Present Romila Thapar summary, , Romila Thapar The Past As Present essays, , The Past As Present book review, , Romila Thapar Indian history reinterpretation, , Ancient India in modern politics Thapar, , The Past As Present revised edition Aleph, , Romila Thapar views on nationalism, , The Past As Present themes and analysis, , Politicization of history India Romila Thapar, , Indian historiography Romila Thapar, , The Past As Present contents list, , Role of historians in India Romila Thapar, , The Past As Present for UPSC optional, , Communalism in Indian history Thapar, , The Past As Present critical review, , Romila Thapar secularism and history, , Modern interpretation of ancient India, , The Past As Present academic use, , Controversy around Romila Thapar books, , Romila Thapar on historical objectivity, , Thapar history and ideology essays, , The Past As Present book chapters, , The Past As Present political relevance, , Romila Thapar vs right-wing narratives, , Use of mythology in history Romila Thapar, , Romila Thapar Aleph publication books, , Indian past and present politics, , Historical truth vs narrative Romila Thapar, , The Past As Present book introduction, , Importance of history in civic life Thapar, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9383064013, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9383064014.

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