Book Review: 'The Golden Road' by William Dalrymple Argues Ancient India Was the World's Most Consequential Power
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William Dalrymple's book "The Golden Road" argues that ancient India was the most consequential power of the ancient world, with Indian learning, religious insights, and ideas shaping global civilization—challenging the popular perception that India has only recently become a global leader after centuries of being on the receiving end of outside influences.
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· 3 pulledIndia seemed to be mostly on the receiving end of outside influences.
Actually, history is repeating itself.
Indian learning, Indian religious insights, and Indian ideas…among the c
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