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A History Of India

This fresh and up-to-date interpretation of India`s rich and extraordinary history, written by a leading authority in the field, explores themes in ancient, medieval and especially modern India. Peter Robb`s accessible study analyses India`s civilizations, empires and regions through the ages, and now also evaluates present-day developments and opportunities. A History of India, Second Edition * examines the relationships between politics, religious belief, social order, environment and economic change * assesses, from c. 1860, British colonialism, Indian nationalism and nation-building, popular protest movements, religious revivals, and re-inventions of caste, community and gender * discusses long-term economic development, the impact of global trade, and the origins of
rural poverty * has been revised in the light of the latest scholarship, and now features a Chronology as well as a fully reworked final chapter which brings the story up to the present day and carefully considers India`s prospects and new roles in the world.Centred around clearly expressed and well argued topics, issues and explanations, A History of India remains the ideal introduction for all those who wish to understand the drama and vitality of India`s past, its present situation and its future challenges.
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This fresh & up-to-date interpretation of India`s rich & extraordinary history, written by a leading authority in the field, explores themes in ancient, medieval & especially modern India. Peter Robb`s accessible study analyses India`s civilizations, empires & regions through the ages, & now also evaluates present-day developments & opportunities. A History of India, Second Edition * examines the relationships between politics, religious belief, social order, environment & economic change * assesses, from c. 1860, British colonialism, Indian nationalism & nation-building, popular protest movements, religious revivals, & re-inventions of caste, community & gender * discusses long-term economic development, the impact of global trade, & the origins of rural poverty * has been revised in the light of the latest scholarship, & now features a Chronology as well as a fully reworked final chapter which brings the story up to the present day & carefully considers India`s prospects & new roles in the world. Centred around clearly expressed & well argued topics, issues & explanations, A History of India remains the ideal introduction for all those who wish to understand the drama & vitality of India`s past, its present situation & its future challenges.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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