Coromandel: A Personal History of South India

Coromandel is a book by the acclaimed historian Charles Allen that explores the less well-known, often neglected, and diverse history and identity of the pre-Aryan Dravidian south in India. It covers archaeology, religion, linguistics, and anthropology and how they have influenced contemporary politics. Allen's sweeping narrative takes in modern-day India, revealing as much about the present as about the past.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 432 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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Coromandel, a name that has been extensively used by Europeans to refer to the Northern Tamil Country or, more broadly, the eastern coast of the Indian Peninsula. This captivating book by the renowned historian Charles Allen takes readers on a journey to the India that has garnered immense recognition. Coromandel embarks on a southward expedition, delving into the lesser-known, often overlooked, and distinctly different history and identity of the pre-Aryan Dravidian south.

During Allen's exploration of the Indian south, he engages with local historians, gurus, and politicians, uncovering remarkable tales about the region's past. His comprehensive narrative encompasses the archaeology, religion, linguistics, and anthropology of the region, shedding light on how these aspects have shaped contemporary politics.

Renowned for his vivid storytelling, Allen has traversed the length and breadth of India, unveiling the spirit of the sub-continent through its rich history and diverse people. In Coromandel, he traverses modern-day India, discovering as much about the present as he does about the past.

\n Weight: 340g\n
Dimension: 126 x 196 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780349140117\n \n