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This book certainly owes a great deal to whom it seeks to honour. Prof. A. L. Basham’s reputation lies not only in the undoubted.superiority of his work. Even if Prof.Basham had never written that
remarkably popular and eminently
readable ‘sympathetic and intelligent
introduction to Indian culture’ that is
THE WONDER THAT WAS INDIA, even
if he had not established himself as a
foremost authority on ancient Indian
history and culture, his contribution to
the study of the ancient history of
Southeast Asia would still be immeasurable through the achievements of his students. Nearly all leading historians of ancient India today are either his students or acknowledge him as their mentor.As a mark of their respect and affection for this Grand Old Man of ancient Indian history fourteen such historians from eight different countries have come together in this volume to produce a work worthy of both teacher and students. The intrinsic merit of these
essays, the wide range of themes they
encompass, the questions they raise
and the facts they uncover make this
a valuable compilation in itself-of
interest to any reader of history and
society.Included in this volume is a chronological bibliography of all of Basham’s works.