The Ocean of Churn
Title | The Ocean of Churn PDF eBook |
Author | Sanjeev Sanyal |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Total Pages | 265 |
Release | 2016-08-10 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 9386057611 |
Much of human history has played itself out along the rim of the Indian Ocean. In a first-of-its-kind attempt, bestselling author Sanjeev Sanyal tells the history of this significant region, which stretches across East Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to South East Asia and Australia. He narrates a fascinating tale about the earliest human migrations out of Africa and the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar; medieval Arab empires and Chinese ‘treasure fleets’; the rivalries of European colonial powers and a new dawn. Sanjeev explores remote archaeological sites, ancient inscriptions, maritime trading networks and half-forgotten oral histories, to make exciting revelations. In his inimitable style, he draws upon existing and new evidence to challenge well-established claims about famous historical characters and the flow of history. Adventurers, merchants, explorers, monks, swashbuckling pirates, revolutionaries and warrior princesses populate this colourful and multifaceted narrative. The Ocean of Churn takes the reader on an amazing journey through medieval geopolitics and eyewitness accounts of long-lost cities to the latest genetic discoveries about human origins, bringing alive a region that has defined civilization from the very beginning.
Incredible History of the Indian Ocean
Title | Incredible History of the Indian Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | Sanjeev Sanyal |
Publisher | Penguin Random House India Private Limited |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2020-09-14 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9353059623 |
An adaptation of The Ocean of Churn for young readers When did the first humans arrive in India and how did they get here? What are Roman artefacts from hundreds of years ago doing in a town near Puducherry? How did merchants from Arabia end up near Kochi? From the east coast of Africa to Australia, one big blue body of water has connected diverse peoples and cultures for thousands of years: the incredible Indian Ocean. Read on to learn about the fearless travellers and sailors, pirates and conquerors who set out to cross the ocean in search of gold and glory, and discover how geography can shape the course of history.
The Incredible History of India's Geography
Title | The Incredible History of India's Geography PDF eBook |
Author | Sanjeev Sanyal |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Total Pages | 264 |
Release | 2017-11-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9351189325 |
Could you be related to a blonde Lithuanian? Did you know that India is the only country that has both lions and tigers? Who found out how tall Mt Everest is? If you've ever wanted to know the answers to questions like these, this is the book for you. In here you will find various things you never expected, such as the fact that we still greet each other like the Harappans did and that people used to think India was full of one-eyed giants. And, sneakily, you'll also know more about India's history and geography by the end of it. Full of quirky pictures and crazy trivia, this book takes you on a fantastic journey through the incredible history of India's geography.
Land of seven rivers
Title | Land of seven rivers PDF eBook |
Author | Sanjeev Sanyal |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 2012-11-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 8184756712 |
DID THE GREAT FLOOD OF INDIAN LEGEND ACTUALLY HAPPEN? WHY DID THE BUDDHA WALK TO SARNATH TO GIVE HIS FIRST SERMON? HOW DID THE EUROPEANS MAP INDIA? The history of any country begins with its geography. With sparkling wit and intelligence, Sanjeev Sanyal sets off to explore India and look at how the country’s history was shaped by, among other things, its rivers, mountains and cities. Traversing remote mountain passes, visiting ancient archaeological sites, crossing rivers in shaky boats and immersing himself in old records and manuscripts, he considers questions about Indian history that we rarely ask: Why do Indians call their country Bharat? How did the British build the railways across the subcontinent? Why was the world’s highest mountain named after George Everest? Moving from the geological beginnings of the subcontinent to present-day Gurgaon, Land of the Seven Rivers is riveting, wry and full of surprises. It is the most entertaining history of India you will ever read.
The Churning Of The Ocean
Title | The Churning Of The Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | TONI PATEL |
Publisher | Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd |
Total Pages | 33 |
Release | 1971-04-01 |
Genre | Comic books, strips, etc |
ISBN | 8189999915 |
The three worlds of the universe were reeling from shock: the asuras had taken control! Even the plants were withering away. Only the great Lord Vishnu could make things right again. He got both devas and asuras to churn up life-giving nectar from the ocean of milk and then ensured that the asuras were kept away from this gift of immortality.
India in the Age of Ideas
Title | India in the Age of Ideas PDF eBook |
Author | Sanjeev Sanyal |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 318 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | India |
ISBN | 9789387894570 |
Samudra Manthan
Title | Samudra Manthan PDF eBook |
Author | C. Raja Mohan |
Publisher | Brookings Institution Press |
Total Pages | 346 |
Release | 2012-11-28 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0870033069 |
Rising China and emerging India are becoming major maritime powers. As they build large navies to secure their growing interests, both nations are roiling the waters of the Indo-Pacific—the vast littoral stretching from Africa to Australasia. Invoking a tale from Hindu mythology— Samudra Manthan or "to churn the ocean"—C. Raja Mohan tells the story of a Sino-Indian rivalry spilling over from the Great Himalayas into the Indian and Pacific Oceans. He examines the prospects of mitigating the tensions and constructing a stable Indo-Pacific order. America, the dominant power in the area, is being drawn into the unfolding Sino-Indian competition. Despite the huge differences in the current naval capabilities of China, India, and the United States, Mohan argues that the three countries are locked in a triangular struggle destined to mold the future Indo-Pacific.