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India

A History

par John Keay ...

Lu par Mike Fraser ...

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33 heure 25 min

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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Voices of Dissent - An Essay (Unabridged)

par Romila Thapar ...

Lu par Gautam Patel ...

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5 heure 22 min

Written by one of India's best-known public intellectuals, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in India's fascinating history as well as the direction in which the nation is headed. People have argued since time immemorial. Disagreement is a part of life, of human experience. But we now live in times when any form of protest in India is marked as anti-Indian and met with arguments ... En savoir plus

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Written by one of India's best-known public intellectuals, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in India's fascinating history as well as the direction in which the nation is headed. People have argued since time immemorial. Disagreement is a part of life, of human experience. But we now live in times when any form of protest in India is marked as anti-Indian and met with arguments
... En savoir plus
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Harappa: The History of the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization’s Most Famous City

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Scott Clem ...

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1 heures 36 min

When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient ... En savoir plus

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When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient
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Alexander the Great in India: The History and Legacy of the Macedonian King’s Final Campaign

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Daniel Houle ...

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2 heure 25 min

After he had finished off the Persian Empire, Alexander must have been glad to leave Persia and its adjoining provinces at his back. Alexander was planning to march onwards, into India, and had made overtures to the wild tribesmen that inhabited the region that is now Pakistan, but he had been abruptly refused. The chieftains of the hill clans who guarded the passes of the mighty Hindu Kush ... En savoir plus

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After he had finished off the Persian Empire, Alexander must have been glad to leave Persia and its adjoining provinces at his back. Alexander was planning to march onwards, into India, and had made overtures to the wild tribesmen that inhabited the region that is now Pakistan, but he had been abruptly refused. The chieftains of the hill clans who guarded the passes of the mighty Hindu Kush
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The Future is Asian

Commerce, Conflict and Culture in the 21st Century

par Parag Khanna ...

Lu par Nezar Alderazi ...

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14 heure 21 min

In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized.The “Asian Century” is even bigger than you think. Far greater than just China, the new Asian system taking shape is a multi-civilizational order spanning Saudi Arabia to Japan, Russia to Australia, Turkey to Indonesia—linking five billion people through ... En savoir plus

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In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized.The “Asian Century” is even bigger than you think. Far greater than just China, the new Asian system taking shape is a multi-civilizational order spanning Saudi Arabia to Japan, Russia to Australia, Turkey to Indonesia—linking five billion people through
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孟買春秋：史密斯夫婦樂活印度

par 喬伊斯, 菲爾 ...

Lu par 鄭佳如 ...

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13 heure 8 min

來自台灣的喬伊斯和來自英國的菲爾，以國際記者的敏銳觸角與人文關懷，攜手寫下史密斯夫婦在印度四年的喜怒哀樂。聲音主播鄭佳如，以知性與感性的嗓音，為這部原本就充滿畫面與人情的作品，更添聽感興味。------印度的亙古與創新、混亂與多彩、變易與不易……全都在生活中體驗，交織成一段永難忘懷的孟買春秋。★ 外派記者怎能錯過印度？不可思議、充滿挑戰的印度！★ 印度的色彩、味道，還有混亂，無時無刻不挑戰你的感官情緒，讓你隨之起伏。喬伊斯：將近十年後這本一直在我心中珍貴角落的書，得以修訂增文再版，當年的喜怒哀樂雖不再讓我激動不已，繞樑三日卻不足以形容今日重返舊作的萬般滋味。校對時我時而忘情微笑時而熱淚盈眶，彷彿還在那個喧囂混亂五味雜陳的城市裡，可以聽見看見尼爾生、愛爾卡、亞莎、伊格保王子、吉米大爺、門房岡古……<s... ... En savoir plus

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來自台灣的喬伊斯和來自英國的菲爾，以國際記者的敏銳觸角與人文關懷，攜手寫下史密斯夫婦在印度四年的喜怒哀樂。聲音主播鄭佳如，以知性與感性的嗓音，為這部原本就充滿畫面與人情的作品，更添聽感興味。------印度的亙古與創新、混亂與多彩、變易與不易……全都在生活中體驗，交織成一段永難忘懷的孟買春秋。★ 外派記者怎能錯過印度？不可思議、充滿挑戰的印度！★ 印度的色彩、味道，還有混亂，無時無刻不挑戰你的感官情緒，讓你隨之起伏。喬伊斯：將近十年後這本一直在我心中珍貴角落的書，得以修訂增文再版，當年的喜怒哀樂雖不再讓我激動不已，繞樑三日卻不足以形容今日重返舊作的萬般滋味。校對時我時而忘情微笑時而熱淚盈眶，彷彿還在那個喧囂混亂五味雜陳的城市裡，可以聽見看見尼爾生、愛爾卡、亞莎、伊格保王子、吉米大爺、門房岡古……<s...
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Our History, Their History, Whose History? (Unabridged)

par Romila Thapar ...

Lu par Romila Thapar ...

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5 heure 10 min

An overview of nationalism and its impact on the study of history from one of India's most prominent historians. In this timely book, historian Romila Thapar delves into the complex world of nationalisms and its impact on the interpretations of the past and on the discipline of history itself. History, she expounds, is no mere collection of information and chronology and its purpose extends well ... En savoir plus

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An overview of nationalism and its impact on the study of history from one of India's most prominent historians. In this timely book, historian Romila Thapar delves into the complex world of nationalisms and its impact on the interpretations of the past and on the discipline of history itself. History, she expounds, is no mere collection of information and chronology and its purpose extends well
... En savoir plus
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Taj Mahal

Its History, Its Construction, and Its Purpose

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Kelly Fraser ...

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1 heures 9 min

The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The monument was commissioned ... En savoir plus

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The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The monument was commissioned
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Sid

par Anita Feng ...

Lu par Kitzie Stern ...

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3 heure

Anita Feng has crafted in Sid a delightful jewel that captures both the classic story of the Buddha, as well a deeply personal and familiar reflection of the story in a contemporary retelling.Sid weaves the traditional tale of Siddhartha, the Buddha-to-be, with the story of Sid, an everyman who finds himself waking up amid the reality of work and family life in the modern world. Returning to the ... En savoir plus

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Anita Feng has crafted in Sid a delightful jewel that captures both the classic story of the Buddha, as well a deeply personal and familiar reflection of the story in a contemporary retelling.Sid weaves the traditional tale of Siddhartha, the Buddha-to-be, with the story of Sid, an everyman who finds himself waking up amid the reality of work and family life in the modern world. Returning to the
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Gujarat Files

Pardaposhi Di Cheerpharh

par Rana Ayyub ...

Lu par Arvinder Kaur ...

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6 heure 27 min

"Gujarat Files" by Rana Ayyub is a groundbreaking investigative book that exposes the dark underbelly of the Gujarat riots, fake encounters, and political assassinations. Through a daring covert operation, journalist Rana Ayyub disguised herself as a filmmaker from the American Film Institute Conservatory, adopting the alias Maithili Tyagi. In "Gujarat Files," she interviews high-ranking ... En savoir plus

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"Gujarat Files" by Rana Ayyub is a groundbreaking investigative book that exposes the dark underbelly of the Gujarat riots, fake encounters, and political assassinations. Through a daring covert operation, journalist Rana Ayyub disguised herself as a filmmaker from the American Film Institute Conservatory, adopting the alias Maithili Tyagi. In "Gujarat Files," she interviews high-ranking
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Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala

Khandaan

par Dr.Ganda Singh ...

Lu par Harpreet kaur ...

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4 heure 51 min

Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala by Dr.Ganda SinghSardar Sham Singh Attariwala is a famous historical book by Punjab’s well-known historian, Dr. Ganda Singh. It was first written in 1946 and published in 1990. The first 1,100 copies sold out quickly, and the book had been out of stock for a long time. Due to high demand, it is now being reprinted.The book tells the story of Sardar Sham Singh ... En savoir plus

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Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala by Dr.Ganda SinghSardar Sham Singh Attariwala is a famous historical book by Punjab’s well-known historian, Dr. Ganda Singh. It was first written in 1946 and published in 1990. The first 1,100 copies sold out quickly, and the book had been out of stock for a long time. Due to high demand, it is now being reprinted.The book tells the story of Sardar Sham Singh
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Chinese Biographies

A Biography of Mao Zedong and of Confucius

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Doug Greene ...

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1 heures 41 min

This book consists of two titles! Here are the names of the titles:Mao Zedong - Mao Zedong has had a tremendous impact on the Chinese nation. During his Great Leap Forward, he was responsible for more deaths than both Hitler and Stalin, making him the biggest mass murderer in history.Mao Zedong, typically called Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who functioned as the starting dad ... En savoir plus

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This book consists of two titles! Here are the names of the titles:Mao Zedong - Mao Zedong has had a tremendous impact on the Chinese nation. During his Great Leap Forward, he was responsible for more deaths than both Hitler and Stalin, making him the biggest mass murderer in history.Mao Zedong, typically called Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who functioned as the starting dad
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Maurya Empire, The

History of Events, Causes and Consequences

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Doug Greene ...

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33 min

The Maurya Empire was a South Asian Iron Age historic empire centered in Magadha, created by Chandragupta Maurya in the year 322 before Christ and lasting till 185 before Christ in a loose-knit way. The conquest of the Indo-Gangetic Plain focused the Maurya Empire, and Pataliputra functioned as its capital city (modern-day Patna). Beyond this royal core, the empire's geographical reach was limited ... En savoir plus

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The Maurya Empire was a South Asian Iron Age historic empire centered in Magadha, created by Chandragupta Maurya in the year 322 before Christ and lasting till 185 before Christ in a loose-knit way. The conquest of the Indo-Gangetic Plain focused the Maurya Empire, and Pataliputra functioned as its capital city (modern-day Patna). Beyond this royal core, the empire's geographical reach was limited
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Civilización del valle del Indo: Una apasionante visión general de la civilización Harappa, desde los primeros harappa, pasando por Mohenjo-daro, hasta la invasión aria y la conquista aqueménida

par Billy Wellman ...

Lu par Carlos Verne ...

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3 heure 19 min

El pueblo Harappa ocupó el valle del Indo durante unos dos mil años, ¡todo ello sin conflictos ni guerras!La civilización del valle del Indo se fundó hace al menos cinco mil años en la zona que hoy es Pakistán y el norte de la India. Los harappa vivieron en paz, dedicándose a la agricultura, la artesanía y el comercio. En este libro se explica cómo los harappa construían sus ciudades, cómo vivían ... En savoir plus

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El pueblo Harappa ocupó el valle del Indo durante unos dos mil años, ¡todo ello sin conflictos ni guerras!La civilización del valle del Indo se fundó hace al menos cinco mil años en la zona que hoy es Pakistán y el norte de la India. Los harappa vivieron en paz, dedicándose a la agricultura, la artesanía y el comercio. En este libro se explica cómo los harappa construían sus ciudades, cómo vivían
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Freedom's Battle

par Mahatma Gandhi ...

Lu par James Harrington ...

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7 heure 25 min

"Freedom's Battle" by Mahatma Gandhi compiles powerful writings and speeches from Gandhi's relentless campaign for India's independence. Through eloquent reflections on nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, and the ethical foundations of a free society, Gandhi articulates his vision for justice and equity. This compelling work provides profound insights into the principles that fueled the ... En savoir plus

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"Freedom's Battle" by Mahatma Gandhi compiles powerful writings and speeches from Gandhi's relentless campaign for India's independence. Through eloquent reflections on nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, and the ethical foundations of a free society, Gandhi articulates his vision for justice and equity. This compelling work provides profound insights into the principles that fueled the
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Sikh Nasalkushi Da Khurakhoj Part-1

Chashamdeedan ate Sbutaan di Zubani

par Gurjant Singh Ball, Sukhjeet Singh Sadarkot ...

Lu par Mehar Singh ...

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3 heure 45 min

Sikh Nasalkushi Da Khura Khoj: Authored by Gurjant Singh Ball and Sukhjeet Singh SadarkotSikh Genocide da Khura Khoj is a powerful and eye-opening book that uncovers the lesser-known truth about the 1984 anti-Sikh violence. While most people are aware of what happened in Delhi, Kanpur, Bokaro, and Hondh Chillar, this book reveals that the attacks on Sikhs were not limited to just these places. ... En savoir plus

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Sikh Nasalkushi Da Khura Khoj: Authored by Gurjant Singh Ball and Sukhjeet Singh SadarkotSikh Genocide da Khura Khoj is a powerful and eye-opening book that uncovers the lesser-known truth about the 1984 anti-Sikh violence. While most people are aware of what happened in Delhi, Kanpur, Bokaro, and Hondh Chillar, this book reveals that the attacks on Sikhs were not limited to just these places.
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Vedic Cosmology

Decoding the Ancient Lost Knowledge of the Yuga Cycles

par HENRY ROMANO ...

Lu par Tom Kingsley, Robbie Smith ...

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1 heures 22 min

We are situated in the fifty-first Brahma year of the existence of our Brahma.Inside that Brahma year, we are in the primary Brahma day, called the Varaha Kalpa.Inside that Brahma day, we are in the seventh manvantara and in the 28th maha yuga of that manvantara. This would put us at about the 454th maha yuga of the 1,000 maha yugas that include this day of Brahma.Inside this maha yuga, we are in ... En savoir plus

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We are situated in the fifty-first Brahma year of the existence of our Brahma.Inside that Brahma year, we are in the primary Brahma day, called the Varaha Kalpa.Inside that Brahma day, we are in the seventh manvantara and in the 28th maha yuga of that manvantara. This would put us at about the 454th maha yuga of the 1,000 maha yugas that include this day of Brahma.Inside this maha yuga, we are in
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Vedic Cosmos

par HENRY ROMANO ...

Lu par Alastair Cameron ...

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1 heures 52 min

In his dancing position, Shiva is known as Nataraja, the King of dancers, and is one of the most beautiful forms of Lord Shiva. The upper right hand of Shiva, as Nataraja, holds the damaru drum. It shows nothing, but it represents universal development. Meanwhile, the lower right-hand holds a flame of destruction. There are many stories about Shiva's appearance. There is a third eye between Lord ... En savoir plus

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In his dancing position, Shiva is known as Nataraja, the King of dancers, and is one of the most beautiful forms of Lord Shiva. The upper right hand of Shiva, as Nataraja, holds the damaru drum. It shows nothing, but it represents universal development. Meanwhile, the lower right-hand holds a flame of destruction. There are many stories about Shiva's appearance. There is a third eye between Lord
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Ancient Indus Valley Civilization’s Biggest Cities, The: The History and Legacy of Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Kalibangan

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Scott Clem ...

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3 heure 9 min

When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient ... En savoir plus

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When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient
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History of India, The

par History Nerds ...

Lu par Benjamin Powell ...

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11 heure 55 min

From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights.Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an ... En savoir plus

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From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights.Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an
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Decoding Hindu Chronology

par HENRY ROMANO ...

Lu par Demitra ...

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2 heure 22 min

Since ancient times, the Hindus have had a lunisolar cycle based on the combination of solar and lunar years, determined by the course of the sun and the moon, but with the lunar year beginning near the solar year. Exactly how their earliest Calendar was arranged remains a mystery. Our focus is on the current form of their Calendar, developed around 400 under the influence of Greek astronomy and ... En savoir plus

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Since ancient times, the Hindus have had a lunisolar cycle based on the combination of solar and lunar years, determined by the course of the sun and the moon, but with the lunar year beginning near the solar year. Exactly how their earliest Calendar was arranged remains a mystery. Our focus is on the current form of their Calendar, developed around 400 under the influence of Greek astronomy and
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British Raj, The

The History of the British in India and Pakistan

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Doug Greene ...

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1 heures 15 min

From about 1858 to 1947, the British ruled over India. The raj carried out orders and came up with them. There was public mistrust and dissatisfaction about their regime, which led to protests, riots, and controversial events. India was a big part of the British Empire for a long time, until the country gained its independence. Other issues happened with the Bangladeshi and the Pakistani.Let’s ... En savoir plus

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From about 1858 to 1947, the British ruled over India. The raj carried out orders and came up with them. There was public mistrust and dissatisfaction about their regime, which led to protests, riots, and controversial events. India was a big part of the British Empire for a long time, until the country gained its independence. Other issues happened with the Bangladeshi and the Pakistani.Let’s
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The World Beneath Their Feet

Mountaineering, Madness, and the Deadly Race to Summit the Himalayas

par Scott Ellsworth ...

Lu par Scott Ellsworth ...

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13 heure 33 min

**Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award for Best History/BiographyA saga of survival, technological innovation, and breathtaking human physical achievement -- all set against the backdrop of a world headed toward war -- that became one of the most compelling international dramas of the 20th century.**As tension steadily rose between European powers in the 1930s, a different kind of battle ... En savoir plus

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**Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award for Best History/BiographyA saga of survival, technological innovation, and breathtaking human physical achievement -- all set against the backdrop of a world headed toward war -- that became one of the most compelling international dramas of the 20th century.**As tension steadily rose between European powers in the 1930s, a different kind of battle
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The Last Island

Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth

par Adam Goodheart ...

Lu par Will Tulin ...

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5 heure 39 min

In November 2018, a zealous American missionary was killed while attempting to visit an island he called "Satan's last stronghold," a small patch of land known as North Sentinel in the Andaman Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean. News of the tragedy fascinated people around the world. Most were unaware such a place still existed in our time: an island unmolested by the advances of ... En savoir plus

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In November 2018, a zealous American missionary was killed while attempting to visit an island he called "Satan's last stronghold," a small patch of land known as North Sentinel in the Andaman Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean. News of the tragedy fascinated people around the world. Most were unaware such a place still existed in our time: an island unmolested by the advances of
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