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**A sophisticated look at Pakistanーone of the most overlooked, yet vastly consequential, countries of modern times “Lieven’s eye for detail, command of subcontinental history and old-fashioned shoe……続きを見る

Kingship and Polity on the Himalayan Borderland explores the modern transformation of state and society in the Indian Himalaya. Centred on three Rajput led-kingdoms during the transition to British ……続きを見る

Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean draws attention to the varied, historically contingent, and sometimes competing, arguments for and about sovereignty that operated in the Pal……続きを見る

This book offers a critical contribution to feminist peace and disaster research by challenging the successful disaster recovery narrative of the Kachchh 2001 earthquake in Gujarat, India. Engaging ……続きを見る

A Brief Social History of Tuberculosis delves into the history of tuberculosis and its impact on human populations. Drawing on research and expert experiences, the three research chapters (3–5) will……続きを見る

This open access book considers that the Central and South Asian region sits at the middle of geographical, geopolitical, economic and historical cross-roads. Since the independence of the Central A……続きを見る

In "Rulers of India: Lord Clive," G. B. Malleson masterfully chronicles the life and legacy of Robert Clive, a pivotal figure in British colonial expansion in India during the 18th century. Malleson……続きを見る

William Watts's "Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757" is a critical primary source that chronicles the tumultuous period leading up to the Battle of Plassey. Written in an engaging n……続きを見る

In "India under Ripon: A Private Diary," Wilfrid Scawen Blunt provides an incisive and personal account of British India during the tenure of Viceroy Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, the 4th Earl o……続きを見る

In "Gujarat and the Gujaratis," Behramji Merwanji Malabari crafts a meticulous exploration of the cultural, social, and economic landscapes of Gujarat in the late 19th century. Employing a blend of ……続きを見る

The world food crisis (1972–1975) gave rise to new development concepts. To eradicate world hunger, small peasants were supposed to use ‘modern’ inputs like high-yielding seeds, fertilizer, pesticid……続きを見る

Connected Histories of India and Southeast Asia unravels the fascinating history of cultural interactions, of outstanding and universal significance, between India and Southeast Asia, with special e……続きを見る

This open access book asks why and how some of the developing countries have “emerged” under a set of similar global conditions, what led individual countries to choose the particular paths that led……続きを見る

What became of the Gandhian tradition in India following the death of Mahatma Gandhi? Did it quietly die away? Or were there still Indians who believed in his philosophy and methods, committed to co……続きを見る

Raghu Karnad’s “Everybody’s Friend” is a poignant pilgrimage to the military grave of a great-uncle, fallen defending the obsolescent Raj against the oncoming army of imperial Japan. The most brutal……続きを見る

Max Duncker's 'The History of the Ancient Civilizations' is a comprehensive examination of the rise and fall of the great civilizations of antiquity, from ancient Mesopotamia to the Roman Empire. Wr……続きを見る

This open access book reconstructs and examines a crucial episode of Anglo-Iberian diplomatic rivalry: the clash between the Portuguese-sponsored Jesuit missionaries and the English East India Compa……続きを見る

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 stands as a landmark legislative document, intricately detailing the legal framework for the partition of British India into two sovereign states: India and Pakis……続きを見る

This book explores the lives and social histories of Indians soldiers who fought in the First World War. It focuses on their motivations, experiences, and lives after returning from service in Europ……続きを見る

In order to truly understand the emergence, endurance, and legacy of autocracy, this volume of engaging essays explores how autocratic power is acquired, exercised, and transferred or abruptly ended……続きを見る

This ebook is a collection of the complete writings of Bhagat Singh, an Indian socialist revolutionary whose two acts of dramatic violence against the British in India and execution at age 23 made h……続きを見る

Nationalism is a collection of essays by Rabindranath Tagore on the theme of nationalism. He compares the aspects of nationalism in India, in Japan and in the West, in the sunset of the 19th century. 続きを見る

In "India, Old and New," Valentine Sir Chirol offers a profound exploration of the socio-political landscape of India during the early 20th century. With an elegant narrative style that deftly inter……続きを見る

My Experiments with Truth' recounts Gandhiji's journey from being Mohandas to becoming the Mahatma and also recollects the various incidents that lead him to develop the ideology of Ahimsa. Starting……続きを見る

In "Indian Games: An Historical Research," Andrew McFarland Davis embarks on a thorough exploration of traditional indigenous games across North America. Utilizing a meticulous ethnographic approach……続きを見る

In "An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal," Francis Hamilton presents a pioneering exploration of Nepal's geography, culture, and society during the early 19th century. Employing a meticulous observati……続きを見る

In "India Through the Ages," Flora Annie Webster Steel offers a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the rich tapestry of Indian history, culture, and social dynamics. With a keen eye for de……続きを見る

In "The Gates of India," Thomas Hungerford Sir Holdich masterfully captures the complex narrative of British India through his insightful explorations of its political, cultural, and geographical la……続きを見る

In "Indian Frontier Policy; an Historical Sketch," John Sir Adye meticulously examines the complex evolution of British colonial policy along the Indian frontier. Through a comprehensive and chronol……続きを見る

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