Synopsis Just over 60 years after winning independence from British rule, India's economy is booming and the nation is fast becoming a leading global power. Home to a dizzying array of peoples, beliefs, lifestyles, and languages, India can seem overwhelming in its complexity. This book takes the lid off this vast and intriguing country, where tradition and modernity coexist. India offers an eye-opening, thought-provoking, and authoritative visual guide to one of the world's great nations. More than 700 specially commissioned photographs - taken by world-class photographers and covering the length and breadth of the country - combine to create a stunning and revealing portrait of a colourful nation. Take a visual journey through India's diverse landscapes to all corners of this vast country. Follow India's history from the first flourishing of the Indus Valley civilization, through the era of the great Mughals, to its future as a world superpower. Find out what life is like in India today through photographic interviews with people from all over the country and from all walks of life. Explore the foundation stones of India's great culture: the beliefs, arts, and literature that have influenced generations. Enjoy photographic tours of important Indian buildings--public and private, traditional and modern - from all around the country. Take a tour of India's top attractions, from ancient temples to wildlife sanctuaries, and find out what to see, where to stay, and how to get around.