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Discover the fascinating history of South Asia and how migration shaped Indian languages and culture in “Wanderers, Kings, Merchants” by Amitav Ghosh (ISBN: 9780670093687). Explore the story of Sanskrit, the rise of Urdu, and the impact of English on native languages. An insightful linguistic study revealing the mixed origins of all Indians.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780670093687
  • Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: India Viking
  • Height: 218 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Spine Width: 36 mm
  • Width: 145 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0670093688
  • Publisher Date: 05 Aug 2021
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 476 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for Wanderers, Kings, Merchants

  1. Vanshika Gupta –

    Good book if you’re interested in the origin of languages. Bit too long though.

  2. Happy Raghav –

    This book is worth every penny. I loved it!

  3. Vedant Agarwal –

    Ghosh makes a compelling argument about the mixed origins of Indian languages. I enjoyed learning about the history of Urdu.

  4. Sahil Khadane –

    It has some insightful theories, but writing can get boring at times.

  5. Nimish Yadav –

    Excellent! A must-read book. Learned a lot about language and culture.

  6. Shiwam Singh Singroul –

    I liked the book, but I expected a bit more on the topic.

  7. Jahanvi –

    A well-researched and engaging exploration of the topic. Definitely recommend!

  8. Sparsh –

    The chapter on Urdu was really enlightening. A good but niche book overall.

  9. Harsh Mewara –

    I found the book a bit slow in places, but the overall message is powerful and relevant.

  10. Gayathri Devi K –

    Fascinating book! I never realized how much migration has influenced Indian languages. Highly recommended.

  11. Sanchit –

    A thought-provoking exploration of language migration. Some parts were a bit dense, but overall, a worthwhile read.

  12. Kanishka Sharma –

    Excellent book about the shared linguistic and cultural heritage.

  13. Anukaran Sahu –

    It was an okay book, but the price is too high for its content.

  14. Shaswati Doley –

    Amazing content. I would recommend it to anyone interested in language.

  15. Shubham Sehgal –

    A bit academic, but worth the effort. The sections on Sanskrit were particularly enlightening.

  16. Abhishek Jaiswal –

    I felt like it focused too much on details, rather than the big picture.

  17. Jaiya Deswal –

    Some part are draggy. Overall, it’s worth reading if you like historical migration.

  18. Prakhar Sharma –

    Ghosh connects the dots on the linguistic history of South Asia. A must-read for anyone interested in the region.

  19. Shreyash Shekhar –

    Wonderful book. A different take on history and culture.

  20. Somya –

    Interesting premise, but the writing style was a little dry for my taste. Still, informative and insightful.

  21. Maryam Mushtaq –

    Amazing exploration of how migration shaped South Asian languages!

  22. Saksham Daga –

    The idea is good but execution is average.

  23. Preethi Vardhan Yadav Golla –

    A bit dense, but the insights into language evolution are amazing.

  24. Ritik Saini –

    Good overview but nothing very new if you’re familiar with the topic.

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