{"product_id":"hidden-horizons-by-david-frawley-and-rajaram-navaratna-grade-b","title":"Hidden Horizons by David Frawley and Rajaram Navaratna (Grade - B)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"537\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHidden Horizons: Unearthing 10,000 Years of Indian Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a work of historical and cultural nonfiction by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDavid Frawley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNavaratna S. Rajaram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, first published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e. Created as a companion to the historical exhibits at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSwaminarayan Akshardham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the book explores the origins and development of Indian civilization through archaeology, geology, linguistics, ancient literature, astronomy, and cultural history.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eThe authors argue that India's civilization extends back far beyond conventional historical timelines and examine evidence related to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eIndus–Saraswati Civilization\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ancient \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eSaraswati River\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vedic literature, archaeological discoveries, and early scientific achievements. They propose that the Harappan and Vedic cultures were closely connected and present a narrative of long-term cultural continuity across the Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eWritten for general readers rather than specialists, the book combines photographs, maps, illustrations, and summaries of archaeological findings with discussions of ancient texts and historical traditions. Its accessible style makes complex historical topics easier to understand while encouraging readers to explore India's cultural and intellectual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eIt is important to note that many of the book's central historical interpretations—particularly its conclusions about the chronology of Vedic civilization and its rejection of aspects of the Aryan migration model—remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003econtroversial\u003c\/strong\u003e. While some scholars support elements of its arguments, many mainstream historians, archaeologists, and linguists dispute several of its conclusions. Readers interested in ancient Indian history may benefit from reading it alongside works representing a range of scholarly perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49991276790000,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/91PCkXfjoJL._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1783501458","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/hidden-horizons-by-david-frawley-and-rajaram-navaratna-grade-b","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}