History is one of the fascinating subjects which has not been appreciated by many. The oldest civilizations of the world have been chronicled and there are extensive references to them. The Indus Valley Civilization, The Egyptian Civilization, the Mayas, Incas all left behind valuable information about the society, culture and life of the people.
Ancient history is a chronicle of man's achievements. Indian History is rich with polity, kingship and there are many treatises that talk of governance. The same can be said of the Egyptian and Chinese civilizations. Writing in all civilizations was an example of the achievements of man. The Cuneiform, the heiroglphs and the pictographic script tell us about man and society.
In India we have a vast source material for ancient, medieval and modern history. Some of the best books for ancient India are Basham's "The Wonder that was India", and K.A.N. Sastri's "History of India and History of South India". The number of books available for the study of medieval and modern India is vast and one is torn between choosing the best.
There are many sources for the study of Gandhiji and the freedom struggle in India. There are also many illustrated books about the World Wars, some which contain original pictures.
One of the most fascinating civilizations is the Egyptian Civilization and books both history and fiction give a fascinating glimpse into it. There are books by Howard Carter which talk of the boy King Tuthankhamen and Queen Nefertiti. French writers have made valuable contribution to Egyptian history. In the recent times Wilbur Smith has written a number of books that give us a fascinating picture of life in ancient Egypt.
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