Allen, Charles, 1940-

The author discusses the archeology used in the finding of evidence of Ashoka Maurya, an early ruler of India.

Traces the history of the Wahhabi, a fundamentalist Islamic sect, exploring their beliefs, actions, impact on world history, and influence on Osama bin Laden and the Taliban.

A detailed biography of the life and exploits of Rudyard Kipling during his younger years between 1865 and 1900, describing his troubles, years in India, and move to London as a young man.