India before Europe
"India Before Europe" is not only up to date and deeply erudite, but it also presents a highly engaging narrative: thoughtful, accessible, and perfectly balanced between the 'forest' and the 'trees'.  Asher and Talbot are acknowledged authorities in the field of medieval India, and their differing areas of expertise complement one another beautifully.  The text moves seamlessly from discussions of political structure and social-economic history, to consideration of large scale cultural processes and the physical realis of architecture, painting, and textiles. There is simply no other work like it, and it will be eagerly welcomed by students and specialists alike."-Phillip B. Wagoner, Wesleyan University"An insightful and authoritative history of what the authors term 'the rich composite culture of South Asia...which started to come into being after 1200 and fully matured during the Mughal era.'" - John E. Court, Religious Studies Review"Asher and Talbot's survey is distinguished by its original engagement with the artistic styles and architectural achievements of different royal courts and dynasties...India before Europe constructs an intriguing picture of the composite synergy of Islamic and Indic tradition"Emilian Kavalski,  Canadian Journal of History