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Famous Battles of The World by Paul Angstorm (Hardback)
this book gives an insight into the epoch making battles of world history right from the early Greek battles to the battles of world war I that ravaged Europe at the turn of the century. Famous battles such as Marathon, Hastings, Waterloo, Gettysburg, and Somme have been retold with graphic accuracy. Attention has been paid to present the political situation leading to the conflict, the warring parties and the battles techniques employed.
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Footfalls of Indian History By Sister Nivedita (Hardcover)
Footfalls of Indian History is a book written by Sister Nivedita. Nivedita dedicated her life for the service of India. In the book the author has discussed on several chapters of Indian history about its glory and drawbacks. The most important topics of Indian history like religions of India, Indian philosophy, Indian culture, and Indian architecture have been discussed in the book. Nivedita not only discussed some problems in India, she also suggested ways to solve some of those problems.
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History of The Sikhs Classic Collector’s Edition by Joseph Davey Cunningham (Hardback)
- Page : 430
- ISBN : 978-8182475335
- Dimensions : 22 x 14 x 3.3 cm
In the history of the sikhs the author not only provides fascinating details about the sikhs but also displays his penchant for minute observations on subjects as varied as the saffron and shawls of cashmeer (Kashmir) to the dogras adn kunnets of the himalayas. The book traces the birth and rise of sikhism and records Punjab’s history in the context of the geo- political situation prevailing during the crucial period in the nineteenth century.
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House of Shivaji by Sir Jadunath Sarkar (Hardcover)
House of Shivaji: Studies and documents on the Maratha history is one of the best book hitherto written on the subject. Jadunath Sarkar was one such versatile historian who believed in ton of reading before doing a pound of writing. The twenty four essays based on, Persian manuscripts, Rajasthani dispatches, Portuguese documents, French books, English factory records and Marathi works besides his field work of the related places, cover almost all important aspects of the subject. Needless to say that the book is an asset for all those teaching and working on Maratha history for further in-depth study.
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India for Indians By Chittaranjan Das (Hardcover)
Chittaranjan Das (5 November 1870 – 16 June 1925), popularly called Deshbandhu (Friend of the Nation), was an Indian freedom fighter, political activist and lawyer during the Indian Independence Movement and the Political Guru of Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He is the founder-leader of the Swaraj Party in undivided Bengal during the period of British Colonial rule in India. His name is abbreviated as C. R. Das. He was closely associated with a number of literary societies and wrote poems, apart from numerous articles and essays.
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India What Can It Teach us (Classic Hardcover Edition) by F.Max Muller
- ISBN-13 : 978-8182478077
- 260 pages
A collection of the lectures of Max Muller, India: What it Can Teach Us portrays India, especially Vedic India, as an epitome of virtue and morality, whose glory is equal to classical Greek and Roman thought. Muller, in these essays, urges the West to abandon their superior colonial mind-set to adopt the multi-dimensional efficacy that is inherent to Indian culture. This book including of following chapters: 1.what can india teach us? 2.truthful character of the hindus. 3.Human Interest of sanskrit Literature. 4.Objection 5.the lession of the veda 6.vedic deities 7.veda and vedanta.
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Kautilyas Arthashastra (Hardback)
Kautilya or Chanakya was an Indian philosopher, teacher and advisor. He aided Chandragupta Maurya in founding the massive Mauryan Empire. He was born in Taxila, South India. He is the founder of political science and economics in India. He encouraged international trade and helped rulers make their visions a reality. He felt that the state should have total control over land, water and mining. He strongly recommended keeping a check on government functions by keeping an eye on money transactions. His age old policies seem to ring true today too and are followed by many people.
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History, Religion
Sacred Books of the East by Asvaghoṣa (Hardback)
- Page : 484
- ISBN : 9789393198686
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm
Asvaghosa, also transliterated Ashvaghosha, c. 80 c. 150 CE was a Sarvästivāda or Mahasanghika Buddhist philosopher, dramatist, poet and orator from India. He was born in Saketa in northern India which is also known as Ayodhya
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Selected Speeches of Subhas Chandra Bose (H.B)
This beautiful compilation comprises of motivating and thought provoking speeches by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a proper chronological order. It encompasses the speeches of netaji from “The Vision of A Free India” om May 3, 1928 to “The Revolutionary Spirit” on June 24, 1945.
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Shivaji and His Times by Jadunath Sarkar (Hardcover)
This book recounts the life and times of one of Maharashtra’s greatest heroes. After an introduction to the geography of Maharashtra and a narrative on the people of that land, the book talks about the life of Shivaji – his childhood, rise to power, and his role in Indian independence. Not only was he a great warrior who improved military strategies who pioneered guerrilla warfare methods, but was a progressive civil ruler known for competent and well-structured administration. Shivaji and His Times will serve as a reliable study material for History students and anyone who wants to know more about the hero.
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THE GREAT INDIAN HISTORY (SET OF 4 BOOKS) (HARDCOVER)
This beautifully curated set consists of 4 books that make us question our knowledge of the great history of India. The books included in this set are Indian War of Independence 1857, by Veer Damodar Savarkar, Gandhi and Anarchy by Sir. C. Sankaran Nair, The Indian Struggle by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Brainwashed Republic by Neeraj Atri.
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The Great Warrior Rani Laxmi Bai by Michael White (Hardback)
- Page : 250
- ISBN : 9789394885394
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.9 cm
RANI LAXMIBAI was a capable ruler, an intelligent communicator, and defender of the faith. She was sagacious when it came to her people and astute in dealing with her enemies. The widowed Queen had to repeatedly face gruelling challenges but drew strength from adversity, relying on her sense of justice, her dignity, and her magnanimity. She never surrendered to destiny, choosing instead to shape her own life. The British annexed Rani Laxmibai’s kingdom, took away her political rights, and humiliated her. But she valiantly fought the foreign power and died a hero. Written after extensive research, this book portrays the making of a remarkable queen. Rani Laxmibai, the brave warrior-queen, remains a source of inspiration to us all.
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THE NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE BOOKS SET ( SET OF 2 BOOKS ) by Subhas Chandra Bose (HARDCOVER)
HistoryTHE NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE BOOKS SET ( SET OF 2 BOOKS ) by Subhas Chandra Bose (HARDCOVER)
This beautiful set comprises of two of the most prominent works on and by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The First being The Indian Struggle: this book including of the following Introduction and chapters: 1.the background of Indian polity 2.landmarks in British rule in India 3.the new awakening in India 4.organisation parties and personalities chapters: 1.the clouds gather 1920 2.the storm breaks 1921 3.the anti climax) 1922 4.the swarajist revolt 1923. 5.deshbandhu C.R.Das in power 1924-25 6.the slump 1925-27 7.in Burmese prisons 1925-27 8. the barometer rises 1927-28 9.signs of coming upheaval 1929 10.stormy 1930. 11.the Gandhi Irwin pact in Europe 1931 12.Mahatma Gandhi in Europe 1931 13.The Fight Resumed 1932 14.Defeat and surrender 1933-34 15.the white paper and the communal award 16.a glimpse of the future. Second book being the selected speeches of netaji.
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The Political Future of India By Lala Lajpat Rai (Hardcover)
Lajpat Rai was an Indian freedom fighter, politician, and author, generally known as Lala Lajpat Rai. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari, and also as ‘Punjab da Sher’ which literally means the ‘Lion of Punjab’. He was one of the three members of the Lal Bal Pal trio.
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