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Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (African Studies, Series Number 36)
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Transforming Inner Mongolia: Commerce, Migration, and Colonization on the Qing Frontier
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Transitional Justice in Poland: Memory and the Politics of the Past
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Translating England into Russian: The Politics of Children’s Literature in the Soviet Union and Modern Russia (Library of Modern Russia)
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Translating Holocaust Lives (Bloomsbury Advances in Translation)
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Translating the Orient: The Reception of Śākuntala in Nineteenth-Century Europe (SUNY series in Hindu Studies)
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Transnational Fascism in the Twentieth Century: Spain, Italy and the Global Neo-Fascist Network (A Modern History of Politics and Violence)
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TRANSREGIONAL TRADE AND TRADERS C
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Transwar Asia: Ideology, Practices, and Institutions, 1920-1960 (SOAS Studies in Modern and Contemporary Japan)
0Original price was: ₹8,784.00.₹8,784.00Current price is: ₹8,784.00.Explore the dynamic ‘transwar’ period of Asia, 1920-1960, offering a crucial lens on continuity across conflict. This scholarly volume reconfigures understanding of how prewar ideologies, practices, and institutions evolved, shaping the Asian Cold War, decolonization, and nation-state formation. Essential for students, researchers, and academics of Modern Asian History, Political Science, and International Relations in India, it provides deep insights into the political legacies impacting contemporary East and Southeast Asia. Discover the complex transformations that continue to define the region.
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Trauma, Religion and Spirituality in Germany during the First World War
0Original price was: ₹8,568.00.₹8,568.00Current price is: ₹8,568.00.Uncover how faith and spirituality became the bedrock for Germans confronting World War I’s immense trauma. This insightful history moves “from below,” exploring how ordinary soldiers and civilians used religious language and belief systems – both traditional and newly invented – to process devastating experiences. Delve into their personal accounts of finding meaning amidst industrialized warfare, mass death, and shifting identities. Crucial for students of European history, military studies, and religious psychology, this book illuminates the profound ways war reshapes faith and influences societal futures.
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Travancore Inscriptions: A Topographical List
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Travancore Inscriptions: A Topographical List
0Original price was: ₹690.00.₹448.50Current price is: ₹448.50.Explore the rich history of the Travancore kingdom with “Travancore Inscriptions: A Topographical List.” This essential reference, curated by scholars, offers a comprehensive catalog of inscriptions found across the region, providing invaluable insights into its administration, culture, and social life. Perfect for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts of South Indian history, this meticulously organized list serves as a key resource for understanding the legacy of Travancore. Delve into ancient records and uncover the stories embedded within these historical documents. Published by Gyan Publishing House, this book is a vital addition to any collection focusing on Indian historical epigraphy and regional studies. Discover the past of Travancore through its documented inscriptions.
