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India: Brief History of a Civilization by Thomas R. Trautman spans over 5000 years and gives the readers an outline of Indian history. Trautman starts off on a journey starting from Mohenjodaro, Harappa and the Classical age to the British Raj, and ends at the post-Independent India. He explores all the aspects of Indian history in brevity, giving fleeting glimpses to the intellectual and social history of Indian civilization. The book has a very chronological setting to it and showcases the major highlights in Indian history. Thomas R. Trautman is a professor in the University of Michigan. Some other books written by the author are- Languages and Nations: The Dravidian Proof in Colonial Madras, Aryans and British India, and The Case for Ancient India.