The Cambridge History of India: Ancient India

"The Cambridge History of India Ancient India," edited by Edward James Rapson, is the first volume of the comprehensive series on Indian history. Published in 1922, it leverages Rapson's expertise in numismatics to shed light on the earliest Indian rulers, often relying on coin evidence due to the scarcity of written records. The meticulous work includes contributions from various scholars, with Rapson known for his scrupulous attention to detail. Despite his efforts, the subsequent volume remained incomplete at his death in 1937.