«An acerbic but highly respected historian. These essays are an absolute delight»

T. C. A. Srinivasa-Raghavan, Business Standard, New Delhi

«A riveting read»

Srinath Raghavan, Caravan

«The most brilliant promoter of the new history. Heretical and highly stimulating.»

Books and Ideas

«Subrahmanyam reminds us of the need for different prisms.»

Times Literary Supplement

«Subrahmanyam is an exemplary scholar. His knowledge of the subject is unsurpassed»

Sunday Times (for The Career and Legend of Vasco da Gama)

«Subrahmanyam reminds us of the need for different prisms. His lucid insights deserve to be far better known»

Elizabeth Buettner, Times Literary Supplement (for Europe's India)

«Covering an impressive geographical area and chronological span, this is an extraordinarily elegant study of individuals who lived at the intersection of cultures, religions, and political systems»

Laura Nenzi, American Historical Review (for Three Ways to Be Alien)