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Sir William Henry Sleeman (8 August 1788 – 10 February 1856) was a British soldier and administrator in British India.A great admirer of India's rich natural beauty, he was born in Stratton, Cornwa……続きを見る

The shocking true story of a brutal kidnapping high in the mountains of Kashmir that marked the beginning of modern terrorism. In July 1995, ten backpackers journeyed into the foothills of the Himal……続きを見る

From the Upanishads by Charles Johnston This short book contains translations from three crucial Upanishads, the Katha, Prasna and Chhandogya (Khandogya in SBE). The elegant, lucid translation makes……続きを見る

In this third installment of his comprehensive history of “India’s religion” and reappraisal of Hindu identity, Professor Jyotirmaya Sharma offers an engaging portrait of Swami Vivekananda and his r……続きを見る

A monumental biography of the subcontinent from the award-winning author of The World Is What It Is: The Authorized Biography of V. S. Naipaul. Second only to China in the magnitude of its economic ……続きを見る

In the past two decades, scholars have transformed our understanding of the interactions between India and the West since the consolidation of British power on the subcontinent around 1800. While ac……続きを見る

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural histor……続きを見る

This is the third part of the three part series which include the following: Part III Ramanujacharya Madhwacharya Shankaracharya Swami Vivekananda Bhakta Tukaram 続きを見る

The book is the second part of the two part series on Indian Thinkers featuring the following TENALI RAMAKRISHNA BANKIM CHANDRA ANAND COOMARASWAMY VIDURA CHANAKYA 続きを見る

Between 1955 and 1956 the Government of India passed four Hindu Law Acts to reform and codify Hindu family law. Scholars have understood these acts as a response to growing concern about women's rig……続きを見る

"The Legend of Ponnivala" is a vast, ancient epic from the Kongu region of South India, where it is known as the "Annanmar Kathai" or "Elder Brothers' Story." It is th……続きを見る

Sir William Henry Sleeman (8 August 1788 – 10 February 1856) was a British soldier and administrator in British India.A great admirer of India's rich natural beauty, he was born in Stratton, Cornwa……続きを見る

The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains By Augustus Henry Irby 続きを見る

One of the greatest poets and dramatists in Sanskrit. His chronicle of the kings of the Raghu clan ('Raghuvamsha'), the great play 'Shakuntala' and other works depict, through many great characters,……続きを見る

Despite its centrality to the political life of India and Pakistan, Kashmir has met with rather perfunctory treatment from historians of South Asia. The few works of history and politics that have a……続きを見る

In the fall of 1969, Gary Bray landed in South Vietnam as a recently married, freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His assignment was not enviable: leading the platoon whose former mem……続きを見る

"The Legend of Ponnivala" is a vast, ancient epic from the Kongu region of South India, where it is known as the "Annanmar Kathai" or "Elder Brothers' Story." It is th……続きを見る

"The Legend of Ponnivala" is a vast, ancient epic from the Kongu region of South India, where it is known as the "Annanmar Kathai" or "Elder Brothers' Story." It is th……続きを見る

The Laws of Manu George Bühler, translator The Sanskrit text of this work was first translated into English in 1794, and translations into other European languages swiftly followed. No understanding……続きを見る

Almost since the event itself in 1757, the English East India Company's victory over the forces of the nawab of Bengal and the territorial acquisitions that followed has been perceived as the moment……続きを見る

To many Indians, it was their First War of Independence. To the British, it was a military mutiny. Either way, neither country would be the same by the time it was over. In 1857, the soldiers (sepoy……続きを見る

This book traces the history of one of the quixotic figures who had occupied the Mughal throne in Hindustan. His character is to be gleaned from his actions, which have been described at full length……続きを見る

In The Vedic People, well-known astro-physicist Rajesh Kochhar provides answers to some quintessential questions of ancient Indian history. Drawing upon and synthesizing data from a wide variety of ……続きを見る

In 1631, the heartbroken Moghul Emperor, Shah Jahan, ordered the construction of a monument of unsurpassed splendour and majesty in memory of his beloved wife. Theirs was an extraordinary story of p……続きを見る

The Gospel Of Ramakrishna ed. by Swami Abhedananda God is Infinite. Infinite are the Forms in which He manifests Himself. Infinite also are the ways leading to Him. Sri Ramakrishna, (1836-1886) was ……続きを見る

In the world of globalized media, provocative images trigger culture wars between traditionalists and cosmopolitans, between censors and defenders of free expression. But are images censored because……続きを見る

Deep in lost history, did high civilizations and advanced knowledge thrive? The ancient Vedic literatures of India describe a worldwide civilization that flourished at a time when modern historians……続きを見る

A widely disseminated photograph of Phoolan Devi, India’s famous bandit queen, surrendering to police forces in 1983 became an emotional touchstone for Indians who saw the outlaw as a lower-caste fo……続きを見る

A sweeping cultural history of India’s largest city A place of spectacle and ruin, Mumbai exemplifies the cosmopolitan metropolis. It is not just a big city but also a soaring vision of modern urban……続きを見る

Indian Why Stories Sparks From War Eagle's Lodge-Fire By Frank B.Linderman Old-man, or Napa, as he was called by the Blackfeet, is an extraordinary character in Indian folklore. He appears in differ……続きを見る