TY - BOOK AU - S G Sardesai AU - SARDESAI (S G) TI - Progress and conservatism in ancient India SN - 8170070201 U1 - 954 23 PY - 1986/// CY - New Delhi PB - Peoples Publishing House KW - Indian History KW - Ancient Indian History N2 - It is audacious for a lifelong political activist to attempt to write on the subject matter of this book. The author himself is more conscious of his limitations and the shortcomings of his effort than his critics are likely to be. And yet, in his opinion, the effort had to be made. Ancient Indian history , our ancient traditions, continue to wield a powerful influence on the social life, thought and psychology of our people ER -