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A Heritage of Kings: One Man`s Monarchy in the Confucian World: Between the Individual & the Social
0Original price was: ₹8,400.20.₹8,400.00Current price is: ₹8,400.00.Uncover the intricate dynamics of monarchy within the Confucian world with this seminal study on governance and social order. Peter Herrmann’s insightful exploration delves into the delicate balance between individual rule and societal structures in historical East Asian kingdoms. Gain profound insights into power, leadership, and the philosophical underpinnings of social cohesion. This book is essential for students of political science, history, and comparative governance, offering a unique perspective on heritage and kingship for discerning Indian readers.
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A History of 1930s British Literature
0Original price was: ₹11,829.31.₹9,463.44Current price is: ₹9,463.44.Discover the vibrant, complex world of 1930s British literature in this comprehensive history. Challenging traditional views, this volume positions the decade as pivotal to 20th-century literary development. Explore a richer tapestry of diverse writers beyond canonical figures, encompassing varied gender, race, and class perspectives. Delve into geographical identities, new media, political commitment, and international literary connections that shaped the era. An essential read for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of British and world literature seeking a nuanced understanding of this fascinating period.
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A History of Africa (African History Archive)
0Original price was: ₹2,747.31.₹2,197.84Current price is: ₹2,197.84.Explore over two millennia of African history with this comprehensive guide. Uncover the unique trajectory of Africa’s development, from ancient civilizations and powerful empires to the profound impact of colonialism and beyond. This scholarly work delves deep into the continent’s rich past, offering critical insights into its enduring legacy. An essential resource for history students, academics, and anyone keen to understand the foundational narratives of Africa’s global journey. Discover a continent’s story, vital for any student of world history in India.
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A History of African American Poetry
0Original price was: ₹10,755.00.₹8,604.00Current price is: ₹8,604.00.Uncover the rich and vital legacy of African American poetry, a cornerstone of American literary history often underappreciated. This compelling survey charts the evolution of Black poetic voices from the earliest slave songs to contemporary hip-hop, showcasing canonical figures and revolutionary, lesser-known poets. Delve into how music, women, innovation, and art fueled political expression, advocating for a broadened literary canon. Essential for students of world literature, poetry aficionados, and those keen on cultural studies, this history illuminates the profound, enduring impact of African American verse on national identity and global literary discourse.
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A History of Artillery
0Original price was: ₹8,723.50.₹6,978.80Current price is: ₹6,978.80.Explore the pivotal role of artillery in shaping warfare throughout history. This comprehensive study traces the evolution of artillery, from ancient battlefields to modern conflicts, meticulously detailing how these powerful weapons often decided battles. Discover their varied impact across armies and navies over time. Essential reading for military history enthusiasts, students of warfare, and strategists in India seeking a definitive account of battlefield innovation and its strategic significance.
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A History of Big Recessions in the Long Twentieth Century
0Original price was: ₹3,346.00.₹2,676.80Current price is: ₹2,676.80.Master the economics of global recessions and financial crises with this definitive history. Andrés Solimano’s comprehensive study examines pivotal downturns from the Great Depression and 1970s stagflation to the 2008 financial crisis. Gain clarity on recession economics, hyperinflation, debt crises, and international political economy crucial for understanding past and present economic shifts. This book is essential for Indian economics students, finance professionals, and anyone keen on the intricate history of global economic cycles and their profound societal impact.
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A History of British Publishing
0Original price was: ₹2,866.81.₹2,150.10Current price is: ₹2,150.10.Discover the transformative journey of British publishing, from Caxton’s innovation to the modern era. This authoritative history charts the evolution of the book trade, detailing technological shifts, political control, and the critical impact of copyright laws. Explore how printing brought literature, the Bible, and broadsheets to wider audiences, navigating challenges like pirated editions and the rise of affordable books. An essential read for library science students, publishing professionals, and enthusiasts keen to understand the history of the printed word and its societal influence.
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A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century II (China Perspectives)
0Original price was: ₹5,017.81.₹3,763.35Current price is: ₹3,763.35.Delve into the captivating history of Chinese theatre during the pivotal 20th century. This essential volume meticulously chronicles the period from 1949 to 2000, exploring dramatic reforms, the spectacle of the Cultural Revolution, and theatre before China’s opening. It offers profound insights into the evolution of Asian performing arts through tumultuous political and social shifts. A must-read for students of theatre studies, cultural historians, and anyone interested in Asian performing arts, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of a transformative era in Chinese dramatic tradition.
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A History of Colonial India: 1757 to 1947
0₹1,095.00Unravel India’s transformative colonial era from 1757 to 1947. This comprehensive history delves into British rule, exploring socio-political shifts, economic changes, the Revolt of 1857, the rise of Indian nationalism, Gandhi’s influence, and the momentous Partition. Drawing from sociology, history, and political science, it offers crucial insights into colonial policies and their impact on India. Essential reading for students, scholars, teachers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India’s journey to independence.
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A History of Economic Policy in India: Crisis, Coalitions, and Contingency
0₹595.00Unravel the forces shaping India’s economic journey in this insightful political economy analysis. Discover how crisis, coalitions, and contingency, rather than just choice, have driven economic policy since independence. This book offers a rigorous yet accessible overview, examining policies across colonial rule, Nehru, Indira Gandhi, liberalization, UPA, and NDA regimes. Gain a unique perspective evaluating policies based on political and economic constraints faced. Essential for students of economics, political science, and anyone keen to understand India’s economic evolution and reforms.
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A History of Humanity: The Evolution of the Human System
0Original price was: ₹2,747.31.₹2,197.84Current price is: ₹2,197.84.Embark on a 200,000-year odyssey of human evolution and discover how humanity became a vast, interconnected system. This groundbreaking work traces our journey from early origins, highlighting pivotal shifts like the rise of language, agriculture, and global discourse. Seamlessly blending world history, sociology, and biological evolution, it offers a profound perspective on social systems and their dynamics. Essential reading for history enthusiasts and students in India eager to understand our species’ grand narrative and contemporary challenges.
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A History of Indian Logic: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Schools
0₹1,195.00Explore the fascinating evolution of Indian Logic with “A History of Indian Logic: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Schools” by S. C. Vidyabhushan. Delve into the rich history of Nyaya, one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy, and discover its transformation from Anviksiki to Pramanasastra and Tarkasastra. This comprehensive book traces the principal stages of Indian logic over two millennia, examining potential Greek influences and the development of the Indian syllogism. A pioneering work drawing on original sources, perfect for scholars and anyone interested in the history of logic and Indian philosophy. Available at The Bookish Owl.
