Story of India, The MP3 CD – Unabridged, September 20, 2016

I had to write because I do not understand the negative reviews of this fabulous book. The writing is so vivid you can picture each of the places he discusses even without the beautiful photographs. Wood knows how to tell history as a rich narrative. I thoroughly enjoyed the recent books on Indian history, "Indian Summer" by von Tunzelmann and "In Spite of the Gods" by Luce, but this epic tale of the entire sweep of Indian history from prehistory to today is even better. I can't imagine what the negative reviewers are looking for. I find this a remarkably rich and varied tale, well told. I highly recommend it.

Wood's travels are beautifully summed up in this handsome volume of familiar pictures with a different take. Wood not only looks at the sub continent' beauty and poverty, but also its development. Catching up with the human genome project, Wood introduces the reader to the man who possess the "oldest" DNA in India. Quite a nice segue into other places and matters. The book complements the video series. Highly recommended.

I found this book because of the Michael Wood documentary that I absolutely love. Michael Wood does an incredible job of traveling through historical India, and show how we owe so much of our modern civilization to this incredible country. This book is a beautiful guide through India's rich past and promising future.

This was a great story about India. It contained information that I did not know. It was very well written and made me aware of the great potential of this country. I now have a greater knowledge of this country, its people and its possible future potential to effect the world as we know it. A great read.

Pretty pictures, but not a photos book. I wanted a book of photos, but they are too expensive for what I needed

The book helps in better understanding of the chronological events that Michael Wood lays out from first human migration into India to present times. The strongest parts are the early periods for which there is lack of written history and later where mythology and history have blended together. Not exhaustive but a great read. I would also recomment Abraham Eraly's book- Gem in Lotus Pond.

I was delighted with Michael Wood's PBS series, "The Story of India," so decided I must have his book. (I am planning a second trip to India at the end of the year.) I have only completed the first few chapters at this writing. While the text is erudite, but lucid, I find it maddening to have to keep turning back to the only map the book has on pg. 6. And then, most of the places he speaks of in his narration aren't even on that map! How I wish that the beginning of each chapter would have had a close-up map of that part of the country he discusses! And, it would also be helpful if he gave a clue about the new name/old name for places, as well.

This book provides a comprehensive history of India or the Indian sub-continent. Rather than just spending time in libraries and collecting information, Michael Wood traveled throughout the sub-continent to bring the mythology with facts of history together for a wonderful narration.