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Philosophy and Revolution: From Kant to Marx
0₹2,358.82Explore the profound connection between German philosophy and the seismic impact of the French Revolution. This crucial work traces how thinkers like Kant and Hegel grappled with revolutionary heritage, seeking a ‘revolution without revolution’. Delve into the vibrant intellectual landscape preceding the 1848 revolutions, dissecting paths from social harmony socialists like Hess and Engels to Marx’s radical vision of proletarian struggle and democratic rupture. An essential read for students of political thought, philosophy, and intellectual history in India seeking to understand the roots of modern revolutionary ideas and critical theory.
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Philosphical and Cultural Interpretations of Russian Modernisation (Studies in Contemporary Russia)
0₹17,700.00Dive into the complex philosophical and cultural interpretations of Russian modernization. This essential academic volume offers profound insights into contemporary Russia, dissecting the drivers of change during the Putin era and its historical context. Understand how cultural factors, technology, civil society, and political ideas shape Russia’s developmental path. A must-read for postgraduates and scholars across Russian studies, philosophy, politics, and cultural studies in India seeking nuanced perspectives on a nation in transformation.
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Physical Control, Transformation and Damage in the First World War: War Bodies
0₹11,800.00Uncover the intense physical and psychological journey of soldiers during the First World War. This insightful military history examines the control, transformation, and damage inflicted upon British bodies from enlistment through to service’s end. Dr. Simon Harold Walker masterfully uses diverse sources, including personal accounts, to explore who truly controlled the soldier’s body amidst the Great War’s brutality. Understand the profound impact of conflict on individuals and the British army’s body cultures. Essential for students of military history and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience in WWI.
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Pick Up Your Parrots and Monkeys…: The Life of a Boy Soldier in India (Cassell Military trade books)
0₹2,004.82Experience the raw reality of army life during the last days of the Raj with William Pennington’s unforgettable memoir. Enlisting at 15 as a bugler in British India’s horse artillery, Pennington offers a vivid glimpse into 1930s colonial India. His journey then plunges into the perilous Burma campaign of World War II, where he served bravely as a jungle warfare officer. This compelling account of survival, duty, and the twilight of empire is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Indian military history, WWII narratives, and personal soldier stories.
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Pictures from Italy (The Dickens Collection)
0₹810.00Journey through 19th-century Italy with Charles Dickens’s iconic “Pictures from Italy.” This cherished travelogue brings the country to life, offering a vivid, magic-lantern spectacle of famous sights and the stark contrasts of daily life. Experience a unique blend of thrilling travel writing and piercing social commentary, revealing Italy’s heart through the eyes of a literary giant. Essential for Indian readers, students, and enthusiasts of classic literature and European history seeking authentic Victorian travel experiences.
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Picturing Genocide in the Independent State of Croatia: Atrocity Images and the Contested Memory of the Second World War in the Balkans (War, Culture and Society)
0₹3,538.82Explore the critical impact of atrocity images on collective memory in the Balkan history of the Second World War. This compelling analysis examines the strategic deployment of visual evidence related to the genocide in the Independent State of Croatia, focusing on the Ustasha regime’s violence. Discover how these potent images were manipulated across Yugoslavia’s tumultuous past, from post-war narratives to nationalist ideologies. An essential read for students, historians, and researchers in India interested in genocide studies, visual culture, and the enduring power of historical memory.
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Pilgrimage in Tibet
0₹10,618.82Embark on a profound spiritual journey to Tibet. This scholarly exploration delves into the sacred geography and rich Buddhist traditions of the Himalayan region, revealing a land mapped by pilgrimage. Discover myths, historical practices, and contemporary expressions of Tibetan national identity through the eyes of pilgrims and leading experts. Essential for students of Asian pilgrimage, lovers of Tibetan culture, and anyone seeking to understand the deep spiritual significance and enduring power of sacred journeys. Uncover the cultural heritage that defines this ancient land.
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Pioneer in Tibet: The Life and Perils of Dr. Albert Shelton
0₹2,593.67Journey to early 20th-century Tibet with the compelling biography of Dr. Albert Shelton. This pioneering medical missionary and intrepid explorer braved the perilous Himalayas and Tibetan borderlands during the Great Game era. Discover his resourcefulness navigating banditry, civil war, and diplomacy, all while striving to establish a vital mission in Lhasa, the Dalai Lama’s forbidden city. Celebrated as a diplomat, doctor, and adventurer, his dramatic life offers a vivid glimpse into a vanishing era of exploration. A must-read for Indian readers fascinated by history, adventure, and the pioneering spirit.
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Piracy in the Eastern Mediterranean: Maritime Marauders in the Greek and Ottoman Aegean
0₹11,210.00Explore the persistent menace of piracy in the 19th-century Eastern Mediterranean. This rigorous historical analysis, utilizing Ottoman and Greek archival sources, challenges the notion that European gunboats ended maritime marauders in the Aegean. Discover how evolving economic integration, imperial power struggles, and changing maritime laws fueled ongoing sea violence. An indispensable resource for scholars of naval history, Ottoman and Greek history, and the impact of the global economy on trade routes.
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Plague and the City (The Body in the City)
0₹4,718.82Uncover the historical grip of plague on cities, from medieval times to the modern era. This inter-disciplinary study delves into epidemic disease, urban environments, and vital disease prevention measures. Bringing together leading scholars, it explores how plague shaped city life and public health, featuring striking visualisations like maps of late nineteenth-century Bombay. A must-read for students of urban history, medical history, and anyone seeking to understand pandemics’ profound urban connections.
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Plasi se Naksalbari: Kisan Sangharsho ka Itihas
0Original price was: ₹565.25.₹565.00Current price is: ₹565.00.Dive into India’s rich agrarian history, tracing peasant struggles from 1757’s Plassey to the Naxalbari movement. Authored by Shivkumar Mishr, a pivotal figure in India’s revolutionary and left movements, this book delivers a rigorous, non-autobiographical assessment of two centuries of agrarian conflict. Discover the evolution of farmer resistance, the formation of the Kisan Sabha, and the deep roots of rural dissent. Essential reading for students of Indian history, political activism, and anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of India’s socio-economic past and the movements that shaped it.
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POLITICAL HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA: From the Accession of Parikshit to the Extinction of the Gupta Dynasty
0₹1,195.00Uncover the detailed political history of ancient India, from Parikshit’s accession to the Gupta Dynasty’s end. This authoritative volume by a distinguished Indian historian offers a chronological reconstruction of India’s ancient past, meticulously pieced together from Vedic, Epic, and Puranic sources. Essential for students of Indian history, researchers, and academics, it provides invaluable insights into the political dynamics and dynastic shifts that shaped the subcontinent. Discover the foundations of India’s great empires.
