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TIBETAN FOLK TALES
0Original price was: ₹800.00.₹520.00Current price is: ₹520.00.Embark on a captivating journey to the roof of the world with TIBETAN FOLK TALES, now available at The Bookish Owl. This enchanting collection brings to life the rich oral traditions of Tibet, featuring timeless stories of wisdom, adventure, and cultural heritage. Perfect for readers aged 7 and up, these 193 pages of English tales offer a unique glimpse into the heart of Tibetan folklore. Discover myths, legends, and moral stories that have been cherished for generations. Add this beautifully presented volume from Gyan Publishing House to your collection and explore the magic of Tibetan storytelling. An ideal gift for young readers and anyone fascinated by world cultures.
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Tibetan Lives: Three Himalayan Autobiographies
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Tidings of the King: A Translation and Ethnohistorical Analysis of the "Rayavacakamu"
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Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tipoo Saib
0Original price was: ₹780.00.₹507.00Current price is: ₹507.00.Uncover the thrilling narrative of the ‘Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib’. This compelling historical account, available at The Bookish Owl, delves into the intense conflicts and strategic brilliance surrounding the legendary Tipoo Sultan. Perfect for history buffs and avid readers, this book offers an immersive journey into one of India’s most significant military eras. Explore the battles, the rulers, and the enduring legacy of the Tiger of Mysore. With 442 pages of rich detail, published by Gyan Publishing House, this is an essential addition to your historical fiction and military history collection. Discover the saga of Tippoo Saib and his formidable reign.
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Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tipoo Saib
0Original price was: ₹1,550.00.₹1,007.50Current price is: ₹1,007.50.Explore the thrilling ‘Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tipoo Saib’, a captivating historical narrative available at The Bookish Owl. This compelling book delves into the intense conflicts and strategies surrounding Tipoo Sultan, the formidable ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Perfect for history buffs and avid readers, it brings to life a pivotal era of warfare and political intrigue. Discover the legend of the ‘Tiger of Mysore’ and his valiant struggles. Add this meticulously researched and engaging account to your collection from The Bookish Owl today and immerse yourself in the dramatic saga of Tipoo Saib’s wars.
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Time, Space and Capital in India: Longing and Belonging in an Urban-Industrial Hinterland (Routledge Research on Urban Asia)
0Original price was: ₹14,152.00.₹14,152.00Current price is: ₹14,152.00.Uncover the unique ‘hinterland urbanism’ shaping West Bengal’s industrial zones. This insightful study delves into how time, space, and capital intersect in India, exploring longing and belonging within the complex historical layers of places like Howrah. Based on rigorous ethnographic fieldwork, the book offers a fresh perspective on urban life beyond the city-form, connecting aesthetics and emotion to political imagination. Essential for scholars and students of cultural anthropology, urban anthropology, and political anthropology seeking to understand contemporary India.
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Time, Temporality, and Imperial Transition
0Original price was: ₹4,806.00.₹3,844.80Current price is: ₹3,844.80.Explore the intricate relationship between time, temporality, and imperial transition in ‘Time, Temporality, and Imperial Transition.’ This compelling volume delves into how historical events, particularly the dramatic collapse of Ming dynasty China and the rise of the Qing, reshaped the understanding and experience of time in the Asian subcontinent during the seventeenth century. Discover how empires, through their projection of power, often dictate temporal frameworks. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, this book offers a unique perspective on how cataclysmic shifts affect polities and people. Essential reading for historians and anyone fascinated by the dynamics of power and time.
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Tippoo Sultan: A Tale of the Mysore War
0Original price was: ₹1,860.00.₹1,209.00Current price is: ₹1,209.00.Embark on an epic journey with ‘Tippoo Sultan: A Tale of the Mysore War’, a captivating historical novel from The Bookish Owl. This gripping narrative plunges you into the heart of the tumultuous 18th-century battles for the Kingdom of Mysore. Discover the courage, ambition, and strategic brilliance of Tippoo Sultan as he fiercely defends his kingdom against formidable colonial powers. Perfect for history buffs and lovers of adventure, this meticulously researched book brings to life the dramatic events and complex characters of a pivotal era. Order your copy of this essential historical fiction today and relive the legendary Mysore War.
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Tirou Vallouvar: Koural Traudit Du Tamoul
0Original price was: ₹900.00.₹585.00Current price is: ₹585.00.Explore the timeless wisdom of Tirou Vallouvar with this Tamil Kural translation. “Tirou Vallouvar: Koural Traudit Du Tamoul” brings the profound ethical and philosophical teachings of ancient Tamil literature to a modern audience. Perfect for readers aged 7 and up, this 224-page English edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, offers a gateway to understanding virtues, governance, and love through concise, insightful couplets. Discover the enduring relevance of the Kural in daily life. This essential read from The Bookish Owl is ideal for students, scholars, and anyone seeking spiritual and practical guidance.
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Tirou Vallouvar: Koural Traudit Du Tamoul
0Original price was: ₹450.00.₹292.50Current price is: ₹292.50.Discover the timeless wisdom of Thirukkural with “Tirou Vallouvar: Koural Traudit Du Tamoul” by Gyan Publishing House. This English translation, published on January 1, 2021, brings the profound ethical and philosophical teachings of this ancient Tamil masterpiece to a wider audience. Spanning 224 pages, this book offers invaluable insights into living a virtuous and meaningful life. Explore the rich cultural heritage of Tamil literature through these powerful couplets, translated for modern readers. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone seeking spiritual and ethical guidance. Get your copy of this essential Tamil classic today at The Bookish Owl and enrich your understanding of universal truths.
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Titanic Vioces: Memories from the Fateful Voyage
0Original price was: ₹2,204.32.₹2,204.32Current price is: ₹2,204.32.Journey back to the Titanic’s fateful voyage and immerse yourself in powerful survivor stories. This compelling book brings the legendary disaster to life through deeply personal, often unpublished, eyewitness accounts and heartfelt letters from those who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Discover a moving collection of memories, offering a profound connection to the human element of this historic maritime event. Essential for all history enthusiasts and fans of gripping maritime accounts, explore the lost voices of the Titanic.