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Dive into the captivating tapestry of India's rich history in this enthralling journey through time. From the ancient civilizations of the Indus Valley to the vibrant tapestry of modern India, this ……続きを見る

In 'An Introduction to Astrology' by William Lilly, readers are introduced to the basics of the ancient art of astrology. Lilly's book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the celestial ……続きを見る

THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR……続きを見る

In the twelfth century, the Catholic Church attempted a thoroughgoing reform of marriage and sexual behavior aimed at eradicating sexual desire from Christian lives. Seeking a refuge from the very s……続きを見る

In 1860 Captain William Henry Knight journeyed through Kashmir and Thibet (Tibet) in the company of another officer and a porter. Having spent a year and a half in India with his regiment, Knight ha……続きを見る

William Watts' 'Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757' provides a detailed and candid account of the events surrounding the Bengal Revolution of 1757. Through a combination of personal……続きを見る

In 'A Short View of the Laws Now Subsisting with Respect to the Powers of the East India Company,' William Pulteney and John Stewart compile an essential anthology that critically examines the legis……続きを見る

Sir William Pell Barton KCIE CSI (29 May 1871 – 28 November 1956) had a distinguished career in the Indian Political Service. He was British Resident in Baroda (1919), Mysore (1920–25) and Hyderabad……続きを見る

In 'Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards' by William Andrew Chatto, the author delves into the intriguing world of playing cards, exploring their origins, history, and c……続きを見る

Una lóbrega tarde de noviembre de 1862, un rústico féretro recibía sepultura en medio de un escalofriante silencio, sin lamentos ni panegíricos por orden expresa del comisionado británico: «No debe ……続きを見る

È ormai chiaro che lo strapotere delle grandi multinazionali, capace di condizionare la vita politica, le scelte economiche, i flussi informativi, costituisce un rischio per le odierne democrazie li……続きを見る

William Watts, active from 1737-1758, penned the insightful 'Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757', providing a compelling account of the political and social shifts during this turbu……続きを見る

[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles of the Indian Mutiny] By 1857, British power in India had been largely undisputed for almost fifty years, however, the a……続きを見る

[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles of the Indian Mutiny] By 1857, British power in India had been largely undisputed for almost fifty years, however, the a……続きを見る

Tra le storie più affascinanti di sempre merita senza dubbio un posto quella del Koh-i-Nur, il diamante dal valore stimato «in due giorni e mezzo di cibo per il mondo intero», la gemma portentosa co……続きを見る

[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Indian Mutiny] A fascinating insight into the events in the city of Patna, the c……続きを見る

[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Indian Mutiny] The Letters and memoirs of the ferocious leader of cavalry Major ……続きを見る

[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Indian Mutiny] The fascinating diary of an officer of the 1st Madras Fusiliers w……続きを見る

Account of travel experiences, first published in 1904. "The book begins: "A voyage to India nowadays is a continuous social event. The passengers compose a house party, being guests of the Steamshi……続きを見る

A mid nineteenth century visit to Calcutta during the early days of the British Raj.続きを見る

One of the most successful, influential and acclaimed travel books of recent years from the author of ‘Return of a King’, which has been shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize. At the age of twent……続きを見る

This is one of the first single-author comparisons of different South Asian states around the theme of religious conflict. Based on new research and syntheses of the literature on 'communalism', it ……続きを見る

“If you don’t read this book, you are going to be left behind. The future of the world will be determined by India.”ーRichard D’Aveni, Professor of Strategic Management, Tuck School of Business at D……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

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

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

William Dalrymple, who wrote so magically about India in ‘City of Djinns’, returns to the country in a series of remarkable essays. Featured in its pages are 15-year-old guerrilla girls and dowager ……続きを見る

Fascinerende geschiedenis van de Koh-i-Noor, het belangrijkste Britse kroonjuweel In 1849 nam de Britse Oost-Indische Compagnie het Sikhrijk in en werd de laatste sikhkeizer, Dalip Singh, op 10-jari……続きを見る

The Vanishing Indian Upper Class is a story necessary to the life, the times and the action as told and provides a basic narrative tension by what I refer to as an ethnographic excavation, because i……続きを見る

This book itemize the familial, cultural, religious, and historical themes in a unique life story. The book is distinctive in that it continues the life story as a sociological genre, and as a metho……続きを見る