One thousand years ago, India was at the height of its power, influencing the world with its ideas and trade. Now, ten centuries later, India's recent economic performance is once again attracting world attention as the country re-awakens not just as an economy but as a civilization.

In The Indian Renaissance: India's Rise after a Thousand Years of Decline, Sanjeev Sanyal looks at the processes that led to ten centuries of decline. He also examines the powerful economic and social forces that are working together to transform India beyond recognition. These range from demographic shifts to rising literacy levels and, the most important revolution, the opening of minds and changed attitude towards innovation and risk-fundamental, if India is to take advantage of the twenty-first century.

About the Author: The author of Land of The Seven Rivers: A Brief History of India's Geography, Sanjeev Sanyal is presently working as the Global Strategist for one of the leading banks in the world. He is also a renowned writer, who lives both in India and Singapore, from time to time. He has also written another popular book titled The Indian Renaissance: India's Rise After A Thousand Years of Declin