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The World of the Indian Ocean, 1500-1800: ,Studies in Economics, Social and Cultural History
0₹1,195.00Explore the rich maritime past of the Indian Ocean between 1500-1800. This collection offers vital insights into economic, social, and cultural history, highlighting India’s pivotal role. Delve into themes like Indian port city brokers, seaborne trade, and the early impact of Portuguese influence in Goa. Discover fascinating medical exchanges and the interconnectedness of societies from India to East Africa during the early modern period. Essential for students and scholars of South Asian history, trade, and cultural studies seeking to understand India’s global connections.
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The World War Two Reader
0₹1,295.00Gain a comprehensive understanding of World War Two through its historical interpretations. This essential reader, compiled by a leading academic, delves into the rich historiography of WWII. Explore critical essays and analyses that have shaped scholarly debate on the global conflict. Ideal for Indian university students, history educators, and enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge of war studies and research methodologies. Enhance your grasp of military history and academic discourse with this authoritative collection, a vital addition to any serious history library.
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The Young Turk Revolution and the Ottoman Empire: The Aftermath of 1908
0₹4,010.82Uncover the transformative Young Turk Revolution of 1908 and its seismic impact on the Ottoman Empire. This essential study meticulously examines the shift from revolutionary zeal to rising local and central tensions across the Balkans and Anatolian provinces. Delving into new primary sources, it offers a nuanced analysis of the compromises, successes, and failures that defined the aftermath of this pivotal 1908 revolution, providing crucial insights into the late Ottoman era and the genesis of modern Turkey. A must-read for students and enthusiasts of Middle Eastern and Turkish history.
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Theatre and Cultural Struggle Under Apartheid: (African Culture Archive)
0₹2,712.82Explore the pivotal role of theatre in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. This pioneering study delves into how stages served as vital arenas for cultural resistance and a powerful voice against oppression. Discover the influential plays, playwrights, and performances that defined a nation’s fight for identity and justice within the African culture archive. Essential reading for students of theatre, African studies, and history, this book provides profound insights into cultural struggle and the impact of performance for social change, making it highly relevant for academic study in India.
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Theories of History: History Read across the Humanities
0₹4,010.82Explore the evolution of historical understanding with this essential guide to the theories of history. Discover a unique cross-disciplinary approach, linking historical thinking and historiography across the humanities—from music and film to archaeology. Dr. Kelly’s profound work offers new insights into how history shapes society and academic disciplines. It’s vital for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of history, philosophy, and the broader humanities in India looking to deepen their academic research and critical perspective. Engage with radical new discourses in the study of history and its representation.
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Theravada Buddhism in Colonial Contexts (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
0₹17,110.00Uncover the multifaceted impact of colonialism on Theravada Buddhism throughout Asia. This critical study delves into diverse colonial contexts—from European powers to internal regimes—revealing how Buddhist traditions navigated, resisted, or even co-opted colonial influences. Explore surprising outcomes, including the formation of new communities and reform agendas. Essential reading for scholars and students of Buddhist Studies, Asian History, and comparative religious traditions seeking a nuanced regional perspective.
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They Ask If We Eat Frogs: Social Boundaries, Ethnic Categorisation, and the Garo People of Bangladesh
0₹5,000.00Explore the complex social boundaries and ethnic categorisation of the Garo people in Bangladesh with this seminal anthropological work. E. Bal expertly refutes static definitions of ‘tribe’ and ‘adivasis’, showing how contemporary ethnic communities are fluid and historically constructed. Through a dual historical-anthropological approach, the book illuminates the self-perceptions and external representations of minority groups in South Asia. An indispensable read for students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, and South Asian studies interested in indigenous identity.
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This Inscrutable Englishman: Sir. John D’oyly, Baronet (1774-1824)
0₹5,900.00Unravel the enigmatic role of Sir John D’oyly in shaping British Ceylon’s destiny. This insightful biography explores his crucial diplomacy and intelligence network behind the 1815 Kandy annexation, questioning his true motives amidst complex colonial ambitions and cultural shifts. Essential reading for enthusiasts of South Asian history, British Empire studies, and Sri Lankan colonial narratives, it delves into the nuanced impact of imperialism on both colonizer and colonized. A pivotal look at diplomatic history and its far-reaching consequences.
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Three Frontiers: Family, Land, and Society in the American West, 1850–1900 (Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Modern History)
0₹9,086.00Explore the foundational history of the American West through a nuanced lens. This pivotal work offers a comparative analysis of frontier society in the Willamette, Utah, and Boise Valleys between 1850-1900. Discover how family, land, and societal shifts shaped settler aspirations during a transformative period of American expansion. An indispensable resource for students, historians, and scholars of social history and comparative studies, it illuminates the diverse realities of 19th-century American frontier life. Ideal for academic libraries and research.
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Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew
0Original price was: ₹999.00.₹729.27Current price is: ₹729.27.Discover “Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew” by Avi Shlaim at The Bookish Owl, a poignant memoir exploring the lost world of Arab-Jews. ISBN: 9780861548101. Shlaim recounts his family’s exile from Iraq to Israel in 1950, challenging prevailing narratives of Arab-Jewish relations and Zionism. Explore the complexities of identity and belonging as Shlaim weaves together personal experiences with the political landscape. Uncover a forgotten history and gain a fresh perspective on the crossfire between Zionism and nationalism. A TLS and New Statesman Book of the Year, this beautifully written memoir offers a gripping account of a vanished community. A must-read for history enthusiasts.
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THUGS AND DACOITS: VOLUME VI: THE IMPERIAL ARCHIVES-FROM DISCOVERY TO THE CIVILISATIONAL MISSION: ENGLISH WRITINGS ON INDIA
0₹1,299.00Uncover critical colonial perspectives on Indian history through seminal English writings. This volume from the Imperial Archives series meticulously examines British accounts of India’s ‘discovery,’ exploration, and the controversial ‘civilisational mission.’ It critically analyzes how phenomena like ‘thuggee’ and dacoity were portrayed, revealing imperial interpretations of Indian social order. Essential for scholars, students of Indian history, and postcolonial studies, this book offers vital insights into the colonial gaze and its lasting impact.
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Tibet the Mysterious
0₹1,800.00Uncover the secrets of the enigmatic Tibetan plateau with a classic exploration narrative. Thomas H. Holdich, a geographer with deep ties to British India’s frontier surveys, brings you into the heart of a mysterious land. This historical account offers unparalleled insights into Tibet’s geography, peoples, and strategic importance from a unique vantage point. Essential reading for history buffs, geographers, and anyone fascinated by Himalayan exploration and the annals of British India’s engagement with Central Asia.
