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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)
0Original price was: ₹3,570.31.₹2,856.25Current price is: ₹2,856.25.Explore 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
0Original price was: ₹10,713.31.₹8,570.65Current price is: ₹8,570.65.Embark 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
0Original price was: ₹2,665.55.₹2,132.44Current price is: ₹2,132.44.Journey 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
0Original price was: ₹11,309.75.₹9,047.80Current price is: ₹9,047.80.Explore 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)
0Original price was: ₹4,760.81.₹3,808.65Current price is: ₹3,808.65.Uncover 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: ₹595.00.₹476.00Current price is: ₹476.00.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
0Original price was: ₹1,195.00.₹1,075.50Current price is: ₹1,075.50.Uncover 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.
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Political Reform in the Ottoman and Russian Empires: A Comparative Approach (Europe’s Legacy in the Modern World)
0Original price was: ₹4,046.51.₹3,237.21Current price is: ₹3,237.21.Uncover the intricate parallels in political reform between the Ottoman and Russian Empires during the transformative 19th century. Dr. Adrian Brisku’s compelling comparative approach delves into how these empires pursued state renewal and integration into Europe, striving to avert revolution and decline. Examine their strategies for forging new laws, opening economies, and engaging with the broader European political landscape. This essential reading offers invaluable insights for history and political science students in India, shedding light on imperial modernization and statecraft challenges.
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Political Representation In India
0Original price was: ₹1,299.00.₹1,039.20Current price is: ₹1,039.20.Uncover the deep historical roots of political representation in India. This insightful book maps extensive debates and contestations from colonial India through the Constitution-framing process. It reveals how India’s electoral system, particularly the First-Past-The-Post, was chosen over proportional representation. Understand the profound influence of these discussions on modern Indian democracy and how community identities shaped representation. Essential reading for students of political science, history, and public policy keen to grasp the foundations of India’s democratic framework.
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Politics and Opinion in Crisis,1678-81 (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History)
0Original price was: ₹10,714.50.₹8,571.60Current price is: ₹8,571.60.Explore the pivotal English crisis of 1678-81, a defining era in early modern British history. This incisive study investigates the birth of modern political parties and the sophisticated shaping of public opinion amidst succession fears and ‘popery’ anxieties. Discover how ideological polarization emerged from broad controversies, advanced by propaganda and organized networks. An indispensable resource for students and academics interested in 17th-century political thought and the evolution of public discourse in Britain, this work offers deep insights.
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POLITICS OF MARRIAGE IN MEDIEVAL INDIA C
0Original price was: ₹1,195.00.₹956.00Current price is: ₹956.00.Uncover the intricate politics of marriage in Medieval India. Sabita Singh’s seminal work re-examines medieval Rajasthan’s social fabric, moving beyond romanticized myths of Sati and Jauhar. This exploration delves into polygamy, dowry, and widowhood, revealing complex motives and challenging conventional narratives of women’s roles. Drawing on rich archives, the book highlights the multicultural ethos of India and regional variations. Essential reading for students of Indian history, social studies, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Indian culture and society.
