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Banaras: Urban Forms and Cultural Histories
0Uncover the rich cultural histories and dynamic urban forms of Banaras, India’s ancient city. This essential volume moves beyond traditional religious accounts to explore the complex identities forged during the British colonial period and beyond. Delving into archaeology, literature, and architecture, it highlights the crucial role of Indian agency in shaping the city’s evolution and the nuances of modernization. Ideal for students and scholars of North Indian urban history and anyone fascinated by the enduring legacy of Varanasi’s past. Deepen your appreciation for this remarkable South Asian metropolis.
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BANGLADESH SINCE 1952 LANGUAGE MOVEMENT
0Uncover the critical historical trajectory of Bangladesh, from its defining 1952 Language Movement to the early 2000s. This comprehensive scholarly work meticulously examines the nation’s political, socio-economic, and cultural developments. Offering deep insights into the forces shaping modern South Asia, it is invaluable for Indian students, researchers, and scholars of history and South Asian studies. Gain essential knowledge on Bangladesh’s transformation and its regional significance for the Indian subcontinent.
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Bankimchandra Chatterjee: Essays in Perspective
0Explore the profound legacy of Bankimchandra Chatterjee, a towering figure in Bengali literature and the discourse of Indian nationalism. This critical study offers deep insights into his literary genius and significant cultural impact across India. Delve into essays that meticulously analyze his multifaceted contributions to the nation’s intellectual and literary heritage. Essential reading for students of Indian literature, scholars, and enthusiasts keen to understand the formative years of modern Indian writing and thought. Gain a unique perspective on this foundational Indian author.
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Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India (South Asia Edition)
0Explore the dramatic transformation of Mughal India through the lens of family fortunes. This captivating study illuminates how financiers like Gujarat’s Jhaveri family bankrolled empires and shaped political shifts, revealing the economic engines driving change. Essential for students of Indian history and anyone fascinated by early modern South Asia, it offers a new understanding of the Mughal decline, the rise of successor states, and the economic forces preceding colonial rule. Gain insights into India’s pivotal past.
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Barcelona and Its Rulers, 1096-1291-Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: 26 (Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series, Series Number 26)
0Explore the captivating rise of medieval Barcelona between 1096 and 1291. This seminal historical study illuminates the city’s early growth, driven by market agriculture and tribute, before its commercial boom. Delve into the formation of its ruling classes, the intricate family structures, and marital alliances that defined its patriciate during a period of ‘feudal crisis’ in Catalonia. A vital resource for academic study and enthusiasts of European medieval history and urban development.
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Battle For Bihar, The: Nitish Kumar (PB): Nitish Kumar and the Theatre of Power
0Uncover the compelling political journey of Nitish Kumar, central to India’s political theatre and Bihar’s transformation. This insightful book by Arun Sinha dissects the complex governance strategies, shifting alliances, and power struggles that have defined Nitish’s tenure as chief minister. Essential reading for understanding modern Indian politics, it explores Bihar’s challenges and its potential to shape the nation’s future. Gain a clear-sighted perspective on the intricate battle for Bihar and the evolution of a key leader in the post-Independence political landscape.
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Bearing Witness: Prison Stories from a Woman’s Fight Against Fascism
0Experience a powerful account of resistance against fascism through gripping prison stories. Mercedes Núñez Targa’s firsthand testimony chronicles her survival under both Franco’s dictatorship and the Nazi Gestapo. Discover her vivid descriptions of life in Spanish prisons and a concentration camp, revealing the extraordinary endurance and solidarity among women facing totalitarian brutality. This vital historical narrative offers profound insights into courage and resilience. Essential reading for history buffs, political science students, and anyone moved by stories of women’s fight for freedom.
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Because of This: A History of the Indo-Pak Air War of December 1971
0Uncover the definitive account of the pivotal 1971 Indo-Pak Air War. This groundbreaking history offers the first ‘joint’ examination of aerial and ground operations, meticulously analysing events from both Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force perspectives. Delve into classified mission reports and post-war assessments for an unparalleled, balanced truth. Authored by decorated IAF Air Marshal Vikram Singh, a veteran pilot with deep insights, this book is essential reading for military history enthusiasts, defence scholars, and anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of this defining conflict for India.
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Becoming Free, Becoming Black: Race, Freedom, and Law in Cuba, Virginia, and Louisiana (Studies in Legal History)
0Uncover the intricate ways race, freedom, and law intersected in the Americas. This powerful historical study details how enslaved and free people of color used legal avenues to secure freedom and citizenship, challenging the very definition of blackness as synonymous with slavery. Examining Cuba, Virginia, and Louisiana, the book reveals that the law of freedom, not enslavement, shaped racial identity. An essential read for students and scholars of legal history, race relations, and the African diaspora, it offers profound insights into the fight for personhood and social justice through legal contestation.
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Becoming Imperial Citizens: Indians inthe Late-Victorian Empire (Next Wave: New Directions in Women’s Studies)
0Explore how Indians defined their own understanding of citizenship within the sprawling British Empire during the late Victorian era. This insightful study uncovers the intellectual and political agency of Indians, revealing their sophisticated engagement with imperial structures and concepts of belonging, moving beyond rigid nation-state frameworks. It’s essential reading for students of Indian colonial history, political thought, and South Asian studies seeking a deeper perspective on identity and negotiation in a global empire. Discover the nuanced ways Indians shaped their imperial experience.
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Becoming Wordsworth: A Performative Aesthetic
0Uncover the hidden collaboration behind the romantic icon in ‘Becoming Wordsworth: A Performative Aesthetic’. This scholarly work unveils the profound partnership between William and Dorothy Wordsworth in crafting the celebrated “Wordsworth” persona. Elizabeth A. Fay’s insightful analysis examines the literary fictions and aesthetic performances that defined their unique dynamic. Discover how William inhabited the role while Dorothy experienced it as an evolving art. An indispensable resource for students of English literature, scholars of Romanticism, and literary researchers in India seeking a fresh perspective on poetic identity.
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Behind Mud Walls 1930-1960: With a Sequel: The Village in 1970 and a New Chapter by Susan S. Wadley: The Village in 1984, Revised Edition
0Uncover the profound transformation of rural India with a groundbreaking, decades-long study of village life. This seminal work offers an unparalleled ethnographic journey through Karimpur, documenting social customs, economic realities, and the impact of change from 1930 to 1984. Essential for students of Indian sociology, anthropology, and history, this revised edition is a vital resource for understanding India’s rural landscape and its enduring evolution.