About the book: 2013 / "India" by Stanley Wolpert is a fascinating story of an ancient civilization that over the past century has transformed into a modern nation. India is a vast continent, home to a fifth of humanity, but it remains a mystery to most non-Indians, its history barely understood and poorly understood. Stanley Wolpert provides a concise and comprehensive overview of Indian history and culture. The latest edition of this popular monograph ends with a discussion of the results of recent national elections, the economic effects of globalization, and the consequences of India's entry into the nuclear arms race..