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The Hidden History of Burma

Race, Capitalism, and the Crisis of Democracy in the 21st Century

de Thant Myint-U ...

Narrado por Assaf Cohen ...

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9 hora 36 minutos

Precariously positioned between China and India, Burma's population has suffered dictatorship, natural disaster, and the dark legacies of colonial rule. But when decades of military dictatorship finally ended and internationally beloved Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi emerged from long years of house arrest, hopes soared. World leaders such as Barack Obama ushered in waves of international support ... Leer más

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Precariously positioned between China and India, Burma's population has suffered dictatorship, natural disaster, and the dark legacies of colonial rule. But when decades of military dictatorship finally ended and internationally beloved Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi emerged from long years of house arrest, hopes soared. World leaders such as Barack Obama ushered in waves of international support
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity

de Katherine Boo ...

Narrado por Sunil Malhotra ...

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8 hora 16 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY • AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST TWO DECADES“Inspiring . . . extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] shows us how people in the most desperate ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY • AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST TWO DECADES“Inspiring . . . extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] shows us how people in the most desperate
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Travels with Herodotus

de Ryszard Kapuscinski ...

Narrado por Nicolas Coster ...

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10 hora 3 minutos

Herodotus, the 5th century chronicler, scarcely figured in the curriculum when famed Polish writer and traveler Ryszard Kapuscinski attended university in the 1950s. After he finished college, Ryszard became a foreign correspondent who hoped to go abroad, perhaps to Czechoslovakia. Instead, he was sent to India—the first stop on a decades-long tour of the world that took him from Iran to El ... Leer más

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Herodotus, the 5th century chronicler, scarcely figured in the curriculum when famed Polish writer and traveler Ryszard Kapuscinski attended university in the 1950s. After he finished college, Ryszard became a foreign correspondent who hoped to go abroad, perhaps to Czechoslovakia. Instead, he was sent to India—the first stop on a decades-long tour of the world that took him from Iran to El
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Taj Mahal

Its History, Its Construction, and Its Purpose

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Kelly Fraser ...

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1 horas 9 minutos

The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The monument was commissioned ... Leer más

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The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The monument was commissioned
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Sikh Wars, The: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Sikh Conflicts

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

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3 hora 14 minutos

Uncover the Saga of the Sikh Empire and Its Last Stand against the British RajIn this audiobook, the astonishing chronicle of the Sikh Empire unfolds, revealing a story of valor, resilience, and the fierce clash of empires. This audiobook is a portal to a bygone era, where the Sikh Army, hailed as the most formidable Indian force the British ever encountered, carved a 200,000-square-mile empire in ... Leer más

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Uncover the Saga of the Sikh Empire and Its Last Stand against the British RajIn this audiobook, the astonishing chronicle of the Sikh Empire unfolds, revealing a story of valor, resilience, and the fierce clash of empires. This audiobook is a portal to a bygone era, where the Sikh Army, hailed as the most formidable Indian force the British ever encountered, carved a 200,000-square-mile empire in
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Commanded By Destiny

de General S.M. Shrinagesh ...

Narrado por Francis Patrick Dsouza ...

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7 hora 31 minutos

‘. . . for only men with courage and a sense of patriotism join the Armed Forces.’That is what General Satyawant Mallanah Shrinagesh wrote to his son Satish as he contemplated a career in the army.As one of the earliest Chiefs of Army Staff of newly independent India, he believed deeply that no institution embodied unity or nationalism more than the armed forces. Witnessing the transition of the ... Leer más

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‘. . . for only men with courage and a sense of patriotism join the Armed Forces.’That is what General Satyawant Mallanah Shrinagesh wrote to his son Satish as he contemplated a career in the army.As one of the earliest Chiefs of Army Staff of newly independent India, he believed deeply that no institution embodied unity or nationalism more than the armed forces. Witnessing the transition of the
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Great Soul

Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India

de Joseph Lelyveld ...

Narrado por Mark Bramhall ...

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16 hora 47 minutos

A highly original, stirring book on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments—his success in seizing India’s imagination and shaping its independence struggle as a mass movement, his recognition late in life that few of his followers paid more than lip service to his ambitious goals of social justice for the country’s minorities, outcasts, and rural poor ... Leer más

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A highly original, stirring book on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments—his success in seizing India’s imagination and shaping its independence struggle as a mass movement, his recognition late in life that few of his followers paid more than lip service to his ambitious goals of social justice for the country’s minorities, outcasts, and rural poor
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Kashmir

History of Its Causes and Consequences

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Doug Greene ...

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50 minutos

Kashmir is the Indian subcontinent's northern most geographical area. It is quite different from the rest of India. And till the mid-nineteenth century, "Kashmir" only described the Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Mountain Ranges and the Pir Panjal Variety. Today, the word describes the Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and also the Pakistani-controlled terrain ... Leer más

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Kashmir is the Indian subcontinent's northern most geographical area. It is quite different from the rest of India. And till the mid-nineteenth century, "Kashmir" only described the Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Mountain Ranges and the Pir Panjal Variety. Today, the word describes the Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and also the Pakistani-controlled terrain
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History of India

The Kashmir Region and the Maurya Empire

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Doug Greene ...

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1 horas 24 minutos

This is a compilation of 2 different titles, which are about the following topics:1: The Maurya Empire was a South Asian Iron Age historic empire centered in Magadha, created by Chandragupta Maurya in the year 322 before Christ and lasting till 185 before Christ in a loose-knit way. The conquest of the Indo-Gangetic Plain focused the Maurya Empire, and Pataliputra functioned as its capital city ... Leer más

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This is a compilation of 2 different titles, which are about the following topics:1: The Maurya Empire was a South Asian Iron Age historic empire centered in Magadha, created by Chandragupta Maurya in the year 322 before Christ and lasting till 185 before Christ in a loose-knit way. The conquest of the Indo-Gangetic Plain focused the Maurya Empire, and Pataliputra functioned as its capital city
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The Shortest History of India

From the World's Oldest Civilization to Its Largest Democracy—A Retelling for Our Times

de John Zubrzycki ...

Narrado por Julian Elfer ...

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7 hora 44 minutos

5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power.India—a cradle of civilization with five millennia of history, a country of immense consequence and contradiction—often defies ready understanding. What holds its people together—across its many cultures, races, languages, and creeds—and how has ... Leer más

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5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power.India—a cradle of civilization with five millennia of history, a country of immense consequence and contradiction—often defies ready understanding. What holds its people together—across its many cultures, races, languages, and creeds—and how has
... Leer más
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River Kings

A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads

de Cat Jarman ...

Narrado por Christine Rendel ...

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11 hora 17 minutos

An acclaimed bioarcheologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

An acclaimed bioarcheologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few
... Leer más
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Azadnama

Fansi De Takhte Ton Jail Chitian

de Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha, Shaheed Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda ...

Narrado por Mehar Singh ...

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9 hora 17 minutos

Azadnama (Fansi De Takhte Ton Jail Chitian) is a significant compilation of letters penned by Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Shaheed Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda while they were imprisoned in Yervada Jail, Pune, prior to their martyrdom on October 9, 1992. This collection, titled Azadnama, offers an intimate glimpse into the thoughts, emotions, and ideologies of these revered Sikh martyrs ... Leer más

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Azadnama (Fansi De Takhte Ton Jail Chitian) is a significant compilation of letters penned by Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Shaheed Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda while they were imprisoned in Yervada Jail, Pune, prior to their martyrdom on October 9, 1992. This collection, titled Azadnama, offers an intimate glimpse into the thoughts, emotions, and ideologies of these revered Sikh martyrs
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Ancient India, Rise and Fall

Exploring the Greatest Dynasties and Legacy of Empire in South Asia

de AJ CARMICHAEL ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mike G ...

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7 hora 43 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In ancient Indian history, there were four significant eras as highlighted below, a quick introduction is important in order to digest the material in this book. Prehistoric era: From 500,000 BCE to 11,000 BCE, South Asian hunter-gatherers made stone tools and painted cave paintings at Bhimbetka during the Old and Middle Stone Ages. Merhgarh, in ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In ancient Indian history, there were four significant eras as highlighted below, a quick introduction is important in order to digest the material in this book. Prehistoric era: From 500,000 BCE to 11,000 BCE, South Asian hunter-gatherers made stone tools and painted cave paintings at Bhimbetka during the Old and Middle Stone Ages. Merhgarh, in
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V.O.C.

வ.உ.சி

de P. Saravanan ...

Narrado por Sri Srinivasa ...

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5 hora 41 minutos

வெற்றியும் தோல்வியும் துயரமும் கலந்த வ.உ.சி.யின் ஒப்பற்ற வாழ்க்கையை விவரிக்கும் நூல் இது. பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சியில் சுதேசிக் கப்பலை வ.உ.சி. வெற்றிகரமாக ஓட்டிக் காண்பித்தார். தொழிலாளர்களின் முதல் வேலை நிறுத்தத்தை முன்னின்று நடத்தினார். தேசத் துரோகம் செய்ததாக பிரிட்டிஷாரால் சிறை வைக்கப்பட்டார். இந்தியத் தேசத்துக்காக இப்படிப் பாடுபட்ட வ.உ.சி.யின் இறுதிக் காலம் எப்படி இருந்தது? தனது செல்வத்தையெல்லாம் இழந்த ... Leer más

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வெற்றியும் தோல்வியும் துயரமும் கலந்த வ.உ.சி.யின் ஒப்பற்ற வாழ்க்கையை விவரிக்கும் நூல் இது. பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சியில் சுதேசிக் கப்பலை வ.உ.சி. வெற்றிகரமாக ஓட்டிக் காண்பித்தார். தொழிலாளர்களின் முதல் வேலை நிறுத்தத்தை முன்னின்று நடத்தினார். தேசத் துரோகம் செய்ததாக பிரிட்டிஷாரால் சிறை வைக்கப்பட்டார். இந்தியத் தேசத்துக்காக இப்படிப் பாடுபட்ட வ.உ.சி.யின் இறுதிக் காலம் எப்படி இருந்தது? தனது செல்வத்தையெல்லாம் இழந்த
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100 Amazing Facts about India

From the Himalayas to the Ganges

de Marc Dresgui ...

Narrado por Marc Dresgui ...

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3 hora 56 minutos

Dive into the wonders of India with 100 amazing facts that will spark curiosity and enrich young minds! Have you ever wondered:Why does the Taj Mahal change color throughout the day?What animal, extinct for decades, has been reintroduced to India?What’s the secret behind the floating islands of Loktak Lake?How did India achieve the remarkable feat of launching a Mars mission on its first attempt ... Leer más

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Dive into the wonders of India with 100 amazing facts that will spark curiosity and enrich young minds! Have you ever wondered:Why does the Taj Mahal change color throughout the day?What animal, extinct for decades, has been reintroduced to India?What’s the secret behind the floating islands of Loktak Lake?How did India achieve the remarkable feat of launching a Mars mission on its first attempt
... Leer más
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Tryst with Destiny: India's Post-Independence Journey

de SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Chris G ...

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1 horas 58 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Book Description: Tryst with Destiny: India's Post-Independence JourneyEmbark on a captivating journey through the heart of India's history with "Tryst with Destiny: India's Post-Independence Journey." In the wake of the midnight hour in 1947, a new nation was born, setting the stage for a narrative that would unfold across decades, weaving together ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Book Description: Tryst with Destiny: India's Post-Independence JourneyEmbark on a captivating journey through the heart of India's history with "Tryst with Destiny: India's Post-Independence Journey." In the wake of the midnight hour in 1947, a new nation was born, setting the stage for a narrative that would unfold across decades, weaving together
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Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala

Khandaan

de Dr.Ganda Singh ...

Narrado por Harpreet kaur ...

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4 hora 51 minutos

Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala by Dr.Ganda SinghSardar Sham Singh Attariwala is a famous historical book by Punjab’s well-known historian, Dr. Ganda Singh. It was first written in 1946 and published in 1990. The first 1,100 copies sold out quickly, and the book had been out of stock for a long time. Due to high demand, it is now being reprinted.The book tells the story of Sardar Sham Singh ... Leer más

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Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala by Dr.Ganda SinghSardar Sham Singh Attariwala is a famous historical book by Punjab’s well-known historian, Dr. Ganda Singh. It was first written in 1946 and published in 1990. The first 1,100 copies sold out quickly, and the book had been out of stock for a long time. Due to high demand, it is now being reprinted.The book tells the story of Sardar Sham Singh
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The Patient Assassin

A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India's Quest for Independence

de Anita Anand ...

Narrado por Anita Anand ...

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10 hora 48 minutos

The “compelling [and] vivid” (The New York Times Book Review) true story of a man who claimed to be a survivor of a 1919 British massacre in India, his elaborate twenty-year plan for revenge, and the mix of truth and legend that made him a hero to hundreds of millions.When Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, ordered Brigadier General Reginald Dyer to Amritsar, he wanted Dyer to ... Leer más

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The “compelling [and] vivid” (The New York Times Book Review) true story of a man who claimed to be a survivor of a 1919 British massacre in India, his elaborate twenty-year plan for revenge, and the mix of truth and legend that made him a hero to hundreds of millions.When Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, ordered Brigadier General Reginald Dyer to Amritsar, he wanted Dyer to
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Prachin Mandire, Murti Aani Bhavapurna Shilpe प्राचीन मंदिरे, मूर्ती आणि भावपूर्ण शिल्पे

de Udayan Indurkar ...

Narrado por Madhavi Pansare ...

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7 hora 52 minutos

The 'Indian temple' embodies the enduring essence of our culture. While its exterior has been described, it is now imperative to explore its interior, delving into the spirituality and philosophy intricately woven into its architectural design. The evolution of temple architecture appears to have been guided by this very quest. The concept of Vastubrahma finds tangible form in the temples of ... Leer más

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The 'Indian temple' embodies the enduring essence of our culture. While its exterior has been described, it is now imperative to explore its interior, delving into the spirituality and philosophy intricately woven into its architectural design. The evolution of temple architecture appears to have been guided by this very quest. The concept of Vastubrahma finds tangible form in the temples of
... Leer más
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A Sketch of Assam

de John James Butler ...

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5 hora 4 minutos

A Sketch of Assam by John James Butler: "A Sketch of Assam" offers a glimpse into the region of Assam, its geography, culture, and history. John James Butler provides valuable insights into this part of India during the colonial era.Key Aspects of the Book "A Sketch of Assam":Geographical Exploration: The book provides a geographical overview of Assam, describing its landscapes, rivers, and ... Leer más

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A Sketch of Assam by John James Butler: "A Sketch of Assam" offers a glimpse into the region of Assam, its geography, culture, and history. John James Butler provides valuable insights into this part of India during the colonial era.Key Aspects of the Book "A Sketch of Assam":Geographical Exploration: The book provides a geographical overview of Assam, describing its landscapes, rivers, and
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Ayodhip Perumal

de Gokul Seshadri ...

Narrado por Deepika Arun ...

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12 hora 17 minutos

Rām katha traditions in Tamiḷ Nādu trace their roots to to the literatures of saṇgam (300 BCE - 250 CE) and post saṇgam periods. Tamiḷ sources intricately weave the narrative of Rām, presenting a diverse range of perspectives on the heroes and the timeless tale, thus contributing significantly to the rich Bharatīya tradition.Independent temples of Rāma were consecrated, images of Rāma were ... Leer más

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Rām katha traditions in Tamiḷ Nādu trace their roots to to the literatures of saṇgam (300 BCE - 250 CE) and post saṇgam periods. Tamiḷ sources intricately weave the narrative of Rām, presenting a diverse range of perspectives on the heroes and the timeless tale, thus contributing significantly to the rich Bharatīya tradition.Independent temples of Rāma were consecrated, images of Rāma were
... Leer más
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British in India, The

A Social History of the Raj

de David Gilmour ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

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23 hora 11 minutos

An immersive portrait of the lives of the British in India, from the seventeenth century to IndependenceWho of the British went to India, and why? We know about Kipling and Forster, Orwell and Scott, but what of the youthful forestry official, the enterprising boxwallah, the fervid missionary? What motivated them to travel halfway around the globe, what lives did they lead when they got there, and ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

An immersive portrait of the lives of the British in India, from the seventeenth century to IndependenceWho of the British went to India, and why? We know about Kipling and Forster, Orwell and Scott, but what of the youthful forestry official, the enterprising boxwallah, the fervid missionary? What motivated them to travel halfway around the globe, what lives did they lead when they got there, and
... Leer más
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Revolutionaries

The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom

de Sanjeev Sanyal ...

Narrado por Adwait Karambelkar ...

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11 hora 22 minutos

The history of India's struggle for freedom is usually told from the perspective of the non-violent movement. Yet, the story of armed resistance to colonial occupation is just as important. Names such as Vinayak Savarkar, Aurobindo Ghosh, Rashbehari Bose, Bagha Jatin, Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and Subhas Chandra Bose are still widely remembered. Their story is almost ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

The history of India's struggle for freedom is usually told from the perspective of the non-violent movement. Yet, the story of armed resistance to colonial occupation is just as important. Names such as Vinayak Savarkar, Aurobindo Ghosh, Rashbehari Bose, Bagha Jatin, Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and Subhas Chandra Bose are still widely remembered. Their story is almost
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The Archive of Empire

Knowledge, Conquest, and the Making of the Early Modern British World

de Asheesh Kapur Siddique ...

Narrado por Keval Shah ...

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9 hora 50 minutos

How modern data-driven government originated in the creation and use of administrative archives in the British EmpireOver the span of two hundred years, Great Britain established, governed, lost, and reconstructed an empire that embraced three continents and two oceanic worlds. The British ruled this empire by correlating incoming information about the conduct of subjects and aliens in imperial ... Leer más

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How modern data-driven government originated in the creation and use of administrative archives in the British EmpireOver the span of two hundred years, Great Britain established, governed, lost, and reconstructed an empire that embraced three continents and two oceanic worlds. The British ruled this empire by correlating incoming information about the conduct of subjects and aliens in imperial
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