About the Book: The Indian Rennaissance: Indias Rise after a Thousand Years of
Decline
One thousand years ago, India was at the height of its power, influencing the
world with its ideas and trade. Now, ten centuries later, Indias recent economic
performance is once again attracting world attention as the country re-awakens
not just as an economy but as a civilization.
In The Indian Renaissance: Indias Rise after a Thousand Years of Decline,
Sanjeev Sanyal looks at the processes that led to ten centuries of decline. He
also examines the powerful economic and social forces that are working together
to transform India beyond recognition. These range