Stanley Wolpert is an acknowledged authority on India. Indian history, art, culture, and contemporary politics are covered in accurate, wide-ranging, and flowing prose.

A great book to travel with. An entertaining book of the experiences of a foreign journalist living in India.

This time the author travels from the Khyber Pass to Cape Cormorin – a fascinating journey through India from north to south. This book aids the traveler gain a true sense of the sub-continent.

The Mahatma’s life in his own words.

Tales from one of Calcutta’s biggest slums. This book is beautifully written and chronicles the fascinating lives of the inhabitants of Anand Nagar, the City of Joy.

Chronicling the year running up to India independence in August 1947, the writers study the characters and struggles of a tumultuous time.

A beautifully written book about the relationship between India and Britain, woven around an eighteenth century romance.

A classic piece of literature. Presents the reader with a greater understanding of India during the British Raj.

A wonderful tale of love and war, written by a British woman who spent most of her life in India.

An excellent guidebook with great maps, pictures and introductions to all the major sights.

A really good guide with plenty of practical information.

Although English is widely spoken in India, a few words of the local language go a long way to breaking down barriers.