Davis (religion and Asian studies, Bard College) surveys some of the ways India was engaged with other parts of the world during the first two centuries of the common era, depicting a complex civilization involved in many types of exchanges. The five chapters describe the activities of traders, missionaries, warriors, adventurers, and local authors. Maps and black and white photographs of relics are provided. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
