Prachina bharatadesha charitra - D.D.Kosambi, introduced by K. Balagopal, 196 pp, Rs. 200 \nThis is a timeless classic in historiography. K.Balagopal, one of the leading intellectuals of his time, introduces DD Kosambi’s An Introduction to the Study of Indian History. \nK.Balagopal (1952-2009) was a prominent writer, commentator, lawyer and human rights activist.