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Parading Through History: The Making of the Crow Nation in America 1805-1935 (Studies in North American Indian History)
0Original price was: ₹2,976.25.₹2,381.00Current price is: ₹2,381.00.Discover the compelling history of the Crow Nation in America, chronicling their profound adaptation between 1805 and 1935. This essential read explores how external contact shaped their political life, social relations, economy, and religion, forging a resilient national identity. Understand the intricate journey from nomadic existence to modern challenges, a testament to indigenous perseverance. Ideal for Indian students and enthusiasts of American Indian studies, cultural anthropology, and world history seeking deep insights into societal transformation and the making of a nation. A vital academic resource.
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Parallel Civilisations: Greece – India
0₹895.00Explore the fascinating parallels between ancient Greece and India in “Parallel Civilisations: Greece – India” by Julio Ozán Lavoisier. Discover how both civilizations shared a profound pursuit of wisdom and happiness, influencing their thought, history, and human evolution. This book delves into the enduring principles that guided these societies, revealing India’s remarkable preservation of Hellenic ideals. Learn how prioritizing spirit over matter kept the “torch burning” to illuminate the path toward a wiser, happier, and potentially immortal future. Buy now at The Bookish Owl and uncover the shared philosophical roots of these influential cultures. ISBN: 9788197087080
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Paranormal Ranger, The
0₹1,299.00Embark on an investigation into the truly unexplained with Stanley Milford Jr.’s gripping memoir. As a dedicated Navajo Ranger, Milford chronicles chillingly clear-eyed accounts of bizarre paranormal cases encountered on vast Navajoland. Discover true stories of mysterious livestock mutilations, elusive Bigfoot and skinwalker sightings, UFO phenomena, and unnerving hauntings. Milford expertly blends his Native American worldview with rigorous law enforcement deduction, offering an eerie yet logical perspective on the impossible. Essential reading for enthusiasts of paranormal investigations, supernatural folklore, and extraordinary true accounts.
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Partition and the South Asian Diaspora
0Original price was: ₹1,495.00.₹1,196.00Current price is: ₹1,196.00.Explore the enduring impact of the Partition on the South Asian Diaspora through this seminal work. This book critically examines the less-discussed strands of partition migration, revealing its persistent legacy in transnational communities over six decades. Drawing on rich archival sources and diverse narratives, it offers a nuanced perspective on the interface between nations, diaspora, and region. Essential for students and researchers of Indian history, South Asian studies, political science, and sociology, this study is crucial for understanding the complexities of migration and identity in a globalized world.
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Partition Voices
0Original price was: ₹599.00.₹479.20Current price is: ₹479.20.Explore the profound human impact of the Indian subcontinent’s 1947 partition through forgotten voices. Kavita Puri masterfully unearths moving testimonies from individuals, including her father, who experienced the 1947 division and its aftermath, now living in Britain. Spanning seven decades, this compelling narrative reveals personal histories of ruptured families, extraordinary journeys, and deep compassion, offering a vital reappraisal of empire and the British Raj. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand India’s modern history and the enduring echoes of this pivotal South Asian event, breaking a long-held silence.
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Partition’s First Generation: Space, Place, and Identity in Muslim South Asia (Library of Islamic South Asia)
0Original price was: ₹3,451.26.₹2,761.01Current price is: ₹2,761.01.Explore the personal landscapes shaped by the Indian Partition through fresh oral histories from Aligarh Muslim University alumni. This vital book redefines Partition not by borders, but by the profound psychological shifts in space and place for Muslim South Asians. Amber H. Abbas reveals unheard stories of identity formation during the anti-colonial era, tracing experiences that stretched across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Essential for understanding the nuanced legacy of Partition for students and scholars of South Asian history and Muslim identity.
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Passages Through India: Indian Gurus, Western Disciples and the Politics of Indophilia, 1890–1940
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Paths of Continuity: Central European Historiography From the 1930s to the 1950s (Publications of the German Historical Institute)
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Peasant Movement in Uttar Pradesh: From 1857 to 1947 AD
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Peasants in Russia from Serfdom to Stalin: Accommodation, Survival, Resistance (The Bloomsbury History of Modern Russia Series)
0Original price was: ₹4,046.51.₹3,237.21Current price is: ₹3,237.21.Explore the vast landscape of Russian history with this definitive account of the Russian peasantry. Delving deep from serfdom to the Stalin era, the book vividly portrays peasant life, covering accommodation, survival, and resistance. Discover new perspectives on emancipation and socio-economic practices, integrating the latest scholarship. An indispensable read for students and scholars seeking to understand the forces that shaped modern Russia. Perfect for anyone studying global history or socio-economic transformations in India.
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Penguin Select Classics: The Diary Of A Young Girl
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People and Identity in Ostrogothic Italy, 489-554: 33 (Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series, Series Number 33)
0Original price was: ₹10,714.50.₹8,571.60Current price is: ₹8,571.60.Uncover a groundbreaking reinterpretation of barbarian identity in Ostrogothic Italy (489-554). This seminal work challenges prevailing assumptions about tribal groups, offering a fresh perspective on the fall of the Roman Empire. Through detailed biographical analysis of hundreds of individuals, discover new models of regional loyalty and group cohesion. Explore the evolution of Christian community concepts and ‘Germanic’ Arianism. Essential reading for students of medieval history, academic researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of early medieval Europe. This historical study provides crucial insights into identity formation.
