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  • India After Gandhi

    A History

    door Ramachandra Guha ...
    'Magisterial' - The Financial TimesAn updated edition of Ramachandra Guha's India After Gandhi with new material that explains the major events, policy shifts and controversies of the past decade, placing them in their proper sociological and historical context and setting out the author's justifiable concerns for the decline of democracy in India.Born against a background of privation and civil ... Meer lezen

    24,37 €

  • The God of Small Things

    Winner of the Booker Prize

    door Arundhati Roy ...
    ‘They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.’This is the story of Rahel and Estha, twins growing up among the banana jam vats and peppercorns of their blind grandmother’s factory, and amid scenes of political turbulence in Kerala. Armed only with the innocence of youth, they fashion a ... Meer lezen

    10,68 €

  • Trein naar Pakistan

    door Khushwant Singh ...
    Vertaald door Ankie Blommesteijn ...
    India, 1947. In het dorpje Mano Majra leven moslims, sikhs en hindoes vredig naast elkaar, tot er er een trein vol vermoorde vluchtelingen in het dorp arriveert. De burgeroorlog rondom de stichting van India en Pakistan is begonnen. Trein naar Pakistan is het diepmenselijke en ontroerende verhaal van een eeuwenoude dorpsgemeenschap die binnen enkele dagen uit elkaar wordt gescheurd. Met ... Meer lezen

    9,99 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

  • The Anarchy

    The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

    door William Dalrymple ...
    THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF ... ... Meer lezen

    13,93 €

  • Over the Edge of the World

    Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe

    door Laurence Bergreen ...
    “A first-rate historical page turner.” —New York Times Book ReviewThe acclaimed and bestselling account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage.Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe during the Age of Discovery was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World Updated Edition, prize-winning biographer ... Meer lezen

    9,99 €

  • Nemesis

    The historical epic from the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith

    door Wilbur Smith, Tom Harper ...
    A FIGHT FOR HONOUR. A QUEST FOR REVENGE.Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror. A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as the condemned are brought to the guillotine. Among them is Constance Courtney, Paul's mother. As he watches her brutal execution, he knows he must avoid the same fate and fulfil his promise to her - to survive, no matter what. He ... Meer lezen

    7,20 €

  • Caste

    The International Bestseller

    door Isabel Wilkerson ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES READERS PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURYOPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICKONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEARTIME’S #1 NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR'An instant American classic and almost certainly the keynote nonfiction book of the American century thus far' Dwight Garner, The New York Times'[Caste] changes the... ... Meer lezen

    11,99 €

  • The Golden Road

    How Ancient India Transformed the World

    door William Dalrymple ...
    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Waterstones and TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARA SPECTATOR and History Today BOOK OF THE YEARA revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empirepodcast'Richly woven, highl... ... Meer lezen

    13,93 €

  • China

    A History

    door John Keay ...
    Three thousand years of Chinese history in an accessible and authoritative single volume.Despite the recent rise of China to a position of dominance on the world economic stage, Chinese history remains an elusive subject. Yet it is this vast narrative of appalling loss, superhuman endeavour and incredible invention that has made China the superpower it is today. From the dawn of legend to the ... Meer lezen

    12,89 €

  • All the Lives We Never Lived

    Shortlisted for the 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award

    door Anuradha Roy ...
    **NOW SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD**"A writer of great subtlety and intelligence . . . a beautifully written and compelling story of how families fall apart and what remains of the aftermath" Kamila Shamsie, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2018"The book everyone is talking about for the summer**" Lorraine Candy, Sunday Times**In my childhood, I was known as ... Meer lezen

    3,99 €

  • India

    A History

    door John Keay ...
    The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral ... Meer lezen

    10,59 €

  • Waar olifanten dansen

    Een reis door India bomvol verrassende verhalen en ontmoetingen

    door Per J Andersson ...
    Vertaald door Daniëlle Stensen ...
    Voor iedereen die houdt van India, haar cultuur, geschiedenis, symboliek en bijzondere verhalenPer J Andersson kent geen enkel land zo goed als zijn geliefde India. Op zijn 21e reisde hij er voor het eerst heen om vervolgens elk jaar terug te keren, inmiddels als professioneel reisjournalist. In Waar olifanten dansen leidt hij je rond in dit schitterende land. India is een feest voor de zintuigen: ... Meer lezen

    11,99 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

  • Empireland

    How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain

    door Sathnam Sanghera ...
    **EMPIREWORLD IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOWWINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION*****THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The Times_________________________________________________... ... Meer lezen

    9,49 €

  • The Bangalore Detectives Club

    door Harini Nagendra ...
    Serie series The Bangalore Detectives Club Series
    'The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)' NEW YORK TIMES**'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA MASSEY'Told with real warmth and wit. . . A perfect read for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Vaseem Khan' - ABIR MUKHERJEE</str... ... Meer lezen

    6,99 €

  • Maximum City

    Bombay Lost and Found

    door Suketu Mehta ...
    A native of Bombay, Suketu Mehta gives us an insider’s view of this stunning metropolis. He approaches the city from unexpected angles, taking us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs, following the life of a bar dancer raised amid poverty and abuse, opening the door into the inner sanctums of Bollywood, and delving into the stories of the countless villagers who come in ... Meer lezen

    7,62 €

  • Destined For War

    Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

    door Graham Allison ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER | NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR.From an eminent international security scholar, an urgent examination of the geopolitical conditions that could produce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China—and how it might be prevented.China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants. The reason is Thucydides’s Trap: when a rising power ... Meer lezen

    Was 20,32 € Nu 16,89 €

  • India

    Land van de toekomst

    door Fons Stoelinga ...
    Hoewel India in 2025 China voorbij streeft qua bewonersaantal en tegen 2030 's werelds derde grootste economie zal zijn, is het land voor de rest van de wereld - en zeker ook voor Nederland - een grote onbekende. Indiërs hebben de "bèta-factor" in hun DNA en met Engels als voertaal hebben ze zo een goede economische uitgangspositie in de 21ste eeuw. En hoewel India een van de weinige echte ... Meer lezen

    10,99 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

  • Meet Me in Bombay

    All he needs is to find her. First, he must remember who she is.

    door Jenny Ashcroft ...
    'An epic love story full of exotic charm and rich historical detail . . . Meet Me In Bombay will sweep you away to another time and place.' Red Magazine'Powerful and evocative' Woman & HomeAll he needs is to find her. First he must remember who she is**.**An injured soldier has lost everything, even his past. His dreams hint at his old life; flashes of a woman. His only wish is to return to her, ... Meer lezen

    3,49 €

  • East of the Sun

    A Richard and Judy bestseller

    door Julia Gregson ...
    The captivating million copy bestseller of three young women in search of freedom and love in 1920s India.India 1928. A land of heat, dust and dreams, and the promise of love ...Three young women are on their way to India, each with a new life in mind. Rose, a beautiful but naïve bride-to-be, is anxious about leaving her family and marrying a man she hardly knows. Victoria, her bridesmaid couldn't ... Meer lezen

    3,99 €

  • White Mughals

    Love and Betrayal in 18th-century India (Text Only)

    door William Dalrymple ...
    From the author of the Samuel Johnson prize-shortlisted ‘Return of a King’, the romantic and ultimately tragic tale of a passionate love affair that transcended all the cultural, religious and political boundaries of its time.James Achilles Kirkpatrick was the British Resident at the court of Hyderabad when he met Khair un-Nissa – ‘Most Excellent among Women’ – the great-niece of the Prime ... Meer lezen

    Was 7,89 € Nu 4,72 €

  • The Argumentative Indian

    Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity

    door Amartya Sen ...
    India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition.The ... Meer lezen

    9,49 €

  • Billionaire Raj

    SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018

    door James Crabtree ...
    SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018A Financial Times Book of the Year and an Amazon Top 100 Book of the YearIndia’s explosive rise has driven inequality to new extremes, with millions trapped in slums as billionaires spend lavishly and dodge taxes. Controversial prime minister Narendra Modi promised ‘to break the grip’ of the Bollygarchs, but many tycoons ... Meer lezen

    8,94 €

  • The Gurkhas

    An updated in-depth investigation into the history and mystique of the Gurkha regiments

    door John Parker ...
    Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere threat of their kukri knives has put the fear of God into opposing forces throughout the world. John Parker's book is a fascinating testimony to the Gurkhas - a ... Meer lezen

    3,99 €

  • To a Mountain in Tibet

    door Colin Thubron ...
    "A superb account of a pilgrimage. . . . Characteristically beautiful, though uncharacteristically haunted." —Pico Iyer, New York Review of Books"Thubron walks for the dead and writes for the living, and I can't remember when I have been so thoroughly and deeply moved by an author's outward journey inward." —Bob Shacochis, Boston GlobeNew York Times bestselling author Colin Thubron returns with a ... Meer lezen

    10,55 €