In 'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World,' historian William Dalrymple asserts that India's connections to the West, especially during the Roman Empire, were significantly more potent than those of China. The book highlights how ancient India's influences, particularly in philosophy and mathematics, permeated both Western and Eastern cultures. Unlike the centralized powers of Rome or China, India thrived on its vast economic networks, despite a lack of singular political authority. The recent revival of interest in India's ancient trade routes is echoed in current geopolitical trends, like China's Belt and Road Initiative, reflecting a historical resurgence of India's global significance.
William Dalrymple's book 'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World' highlights India's extensive historical connections to the West, surpassing those of China.
Dalrymple argues that, despite the absence of a central political authority in ancient India, its economic and philosophical influences reached far, shaping global connections.
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