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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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Forthcoming End of the Kali Yuga, The

Unravelling Cyclical Time in Ancient India

par HENRY ROMANO ...

Lu par Alastair Cameron ...

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1 heures 47 min

Hinduism has a complex system of world ages and cycles of creation and destruction as its chief characteristics. The remarkable theory of the yugas has always played a prominent role within this elaborate system. The article explains why society is and what people should do if they want to live according to religious principles.India’s yuga system was formed during a crucial period in its history, ... En savoir plus

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Hinduism has a complex system of world ages and cycles of creation and destruction as its chief characteristics. The remarkable theory of the yugas has always played a prominent role within this elaborate system. The article explains why society is and what people should do if they want to live according to religious principles.India’s yuga system was formed during a crucial period in its history,
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The Airmen and the Headhunters

A True Story of Lost Soldiers, Heroic Tribesmen and the Unlikeliest Rescue of World War II

par Judith M. Heimann ...

Lu par Susan Ericksen ...

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8 heure 58 min

November 1944: Army airmen set out in a B-24 bomber on what should have been an easy mission off the Borneo coast. Instead they found themselves unexpectedly facing a Japanese fleet—and were shot down. When they cut themselves loose from their parachutes, they were scattered across the island's mountainous interior. Then a group of loincloth-wearing natives silently materialized out of the jungle. ... En savoir plus

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November 1944: Army airmen set out in a B-24 bomber on what should have been an easy mission off the Borneo coast. Instead they found themselves unexpectedly facing a Japanese fleet—and were shot down. When they cut themselves loose from their parachutes, they were scattered across the island's mountainous interior. Then a group of loincloth-wearing natives silently materialized out of the jungle.
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Inglorious Empire

What the British Did to India

par Shashi Tharoor ...

Lu par Shashi Tharoor ...

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10 heure 33 min

In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was as large as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels from cannons, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalized racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism ... En savoir plus

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In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was as large as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels from cannons, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalized racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism
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Pakistan

A Very Short Introduction

par Pippa Virdee ...

Lu par Shakira Shute ...

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4 heure 44 min

What is Pakistan? The name refers to a seventy-year-old post-colonial product of the bloodiest partition of territory and population that accompanied the end of British empire in South Asia. But the region of the Indus Valley has a four-thousand-year-old history, and was the site of one of the earliest and greatest riverine civilizations in the world. Although the modern nation of Pakistan as we ... En savoir plus

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What is Pakistan? The name refers to a seventy-year-old post-colonial product of the bloodiest partition of territory and population that accompanied the end of British empire in South Asia. But the region of the Indus Valley has a four-thousand-year-old history, and was the site of one of the earliest and greatest riverine civilizations in the world. Although the modern nation of Pakistan as we
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The Siege

68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel

par Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-Clark ...

Lu par James Langton ...

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10 heure 58 min

Mumbai, 2008. On the night of November 26, Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists attacked targets throughout the city, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the world's most exclusive luxury hotels. For sixty-eight hours, hundreds were held hostage as shots rang out and an enormous fire raged. When the smoke cleared, thirty-one people were dead and many more had been injured. Only the courageous ... En savoir plus

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Mumbai, 2008. On the night of November 26, Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists attacked targets throughout the city, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the world's most exclusive luxury hotels. For sixty-eight hours, hundreds were held hostage as shots rang out and an enormous fire raged. When the smoke cleared, thirty-one people were dead and many more had been injured. Only the courageous
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Legends and Lore from the Climbing Sherpas of Darjeeling

par Deepa Balsavar, Nandini Purandare ...

Lu par Jeed Saddy ...

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11 heure 18 min

This captivating chronicle delves into the untold story of a tribe of people who have played a significant role in mountain exploration and climbing in the Himalayas. Situated in northern India, Darjeeling was developed as a colonial retreat by the British in the early 1830s and soon became famous for its tea gardens, attracting locals from around the region, Nepal, and Tibet in search of work. ... En savoir plus

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This captivating chronicle delves into the untold story of a tribe of people who have played a significant role in mountain exploration and climbing in the Himalayas. Situated in northern India, Darjeeling was developed as a colonial retreat by the British in the early 1830s and soon became famous for its tea gardens, attracting locals from around the region, Nepal, and Tibet in search of work.
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The Shortest History of India

From the World's Oldest Civilization to Its Largest Democracy—A Retelling for Our Times

par John Zubrzycki ...

Lu par Julian Elfer ...

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7 heure 44 min

5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power.India—a cradle of civilization with five millennia of history, a country of immense consequence and contradiction—often defies ready understanding. What holds its people together—across its many cultures, races, languages, and creeds—and how has ... En savoir plus

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5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power.India—a cradle of civilization with five millennia of history, a country of immense consequence and contradiction—often defies ready understanding. What holds its people together—across its many cultures, races, languages, and creeds—and how has
... En savoir plus
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Arthashastra, or, The Playbook of Material Gain

Pragmatic and amoral tips on how to gain, defend, and expand power from India’s greatest philosopher.

par Chanakya ...

Lu par Chirag Patel ...

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9 heure 52 min

Truly radical "Machiavellianism", in the popular sense of that word, is classically expressed in Indian literature in the Arthashastra of Kautilya (written long before the birth of Christ, ostensibly in the time of Chandragupta): compared to it, Machiavelli's The Prince is harmless.— Max Weber, Politics as a Vocation (1919)Chanakya's treatise, written while turning a farmhand into the emperor of ... En savoir plus

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Truly radical "Machiavellianism", in the popular sense of that word, is classically expressed in Indian literature in the Arthashastra of Kautilya (written long before the birth of Christ, ostensibly in the time of Chandragupta): compared to it, Machiavelli's The Prince is harmless.— Max Weber, Politics as a Vocation (1919)Chanakya's treatise, written while turning a farmhand into the emperor of
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Geschichte Indiens - Damals bis heute. Ereignisse, Personen, Zusammenhänge - Basiswissen (ungekürzt)

par Bert Alexander Petzold, Bert Alexander Petzold ...

Lu par Ida Gilmwald ...

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3 heure 24 min

Geschichte Indiens - Indus-Kultur, Mogulreich, Britischer Kolonialismus und Stimme der aufstrebenden Entwicklungsländer Der Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold beginnt mit uns eine faktenreiche Zeitreise und erläutert strukturiert und verständlich Basiswissen zur Geschichte Indiens. Die facettenreiche Geschichte Indiens ist geprägt von jahrtausendealten Zivilisationen, kulturellen ... En savoir plus

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Geschichte Indiens - Indus-Kultur, Mogulreich, Britischer Kolonialismus und Stimme der aufstrebenden Entwicklungsländer Der Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold beginnt mit uns eine faktenreiche Zeitreise und erläutert strukturiert und verständlich Basiswissen zur Geschichte Indiens. Die facettenreiche Geschichte Indiens ist geprägt von jahrtausendealten Zivilisationen, kulturellen
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Gandhi Padukolai - Pinnaniyum Vazhakkum

காந்தி படுகொலை - பின்னணியும் வழக்கும்

par R. Radhakrishnan ...

Lu par Pushpalatha Parthiban ...

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5 heure 59 min

A proud Aurality tamil audio book production ebook by Swasam Publications மகாத்மா காந்தியின் படுகொலை பற்றிய முக்கியமான நூல். பல்வேறு தரவுகளைப் படித்து, ஒப்பிட்டு, எவ்விதச் சார்பும் இன்றி, உள்ளது உள்ளபடிச் சொல்லும் புத்தகம். காந்திஜியின் படுகொலை உலகையே உலுக்கியது. அப்போதுதான் சுதந்திரம் பெற்றிருந்த இந்தியாவின் அரசியல் எதிர்காலம் இந்தப் படுகொலையை ஒட்டியே மாற்றியமைக்கப்பட்டது. இந்தப் படுகொலை நிகழ்ந ... En savoir plus

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A proud Aurality tamil audio book production ebook by Swasam Publications மகாத்மா காந்தியின் படுகொலை பற்றிய முக்கியமான நூல். பல்வேறு தரவுகளைப் படித்து, ஒப்பிட்டு, எவ்விதச் சார்பும் இன்றி, உள்ளது உள்ளபடிச் சொல்லும் புத்தகம். காந்திஜியின் படுகொலை உலகையே உலுக்கியது. அப்போதுதான் சுதந்திரம் பெற்றிருந்த இந்தியாவின் அரசியல் எதிர்காலம் இந்தப் படுகொலையை ஒட்டியே மாற்றியமைக்கப்பட்டது. இந்தப் படுகொலை நிகழ்ந
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Sacred Serpent

The Ancient Naga in Hindu Mythology

par A.J. Carmichael ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mike G ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Legends of Antiquity
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4 heure 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The
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Science, Philosophy and Cosmology of the Yugas

Ancient Esoteric Wisdom from the Sages of India

par NORAH ROMNEY ...

Lu par Demitra ...

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3 heure 17 min

Of all the many unexplained phenomena, experiences, and objects in the world, the ones that hold a great deal of fascination for most people are known as "ancient anomalies."These are ancient objects by scientific measure but in form or construction that appear to be relatively modern. They are impossible fossils, out-of-time technology, anachronistic artifacts, or even ancient ruins. In other ... En savoir plus

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Of all the many unexplained phenomena, experiences, and objects in the world, the ones that hold a great deal of fascination for most people are known as "ancient anomalies."These are ancient objects by scientific measure but in form or construction that appear to be relatively modern. They are impossible fossils, out-of-time technology, anachronistic artifacts, or even ancient ruins. In other
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Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra

Soch, Sangharsh Te Shahadat

par Ajmer Singh ...

Lu par Harsimranpreet Kaur ...

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9 heure 14 min

Book : Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra: Soch, Sangharsh Te Shahadat by Ajmer SinghShaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra (2.11.1952 - 25.10.1995) was a symbol of honesty, simplicity, and fearless courage. He became the voice for those who were kidnapped, killed, and made to disappear by the Indian government. The author has shared the story of his life and struggles in a clear and balanced way, while also ... En savoir plus

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Book : Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra: Soch, Sangharsh Te Shahadat by Ajmer SinghShaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra (2.11.1952 - 25.10.1995) was a symbol of honesty, simplicity, and fearless courage. He became the voice for those who were kidnapped, killed, and made to disappear by the Indian government. The author has shared the story of his life and struggles in a clear and balanced way, while also
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Kalibangan: The History of the Indus Valley Civilization’s Provincial Capital in Ancient India

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Scott Clem ...

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1 heures 11 min

When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind. If the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro will undoubtedly come up, but after that, India’s other ancient cities are often overlooked. This is unfortunate since India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, was ... 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. If the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro will undoubtedly come up, but after that, India’s other ancient cities are often overlooked. This is unfortunate since India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, was
... En savoir plus
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Madurai

The Eternal City Where Time, Culture, and Soul Converge

par T Palanimuthu ...

Lu par Palanimuthu Thalamuthu ...

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41 min

Madurai is not just a city—it is a living timeline.In Madurai: The Eternal City Where Time, Culture, and Soul Converge, T. Palanimuthu takes listeners on a journey across thousands of years, from the earliest human settlements to the vibrant modern city that stands today.Blending history, storytelling, and reflection, this audiobook explores Madurai through ancient civilizations, Sangam literature ... En savoir plus

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Madurai is not just a city—it is a living timeline.In Madurai: The Eternal City Where Time, Culture, and Soul Converge, T. Palanimuthu takes listeners on a journey across thousands of years, from the earliest human settlements to the vibrant modern city that stands today.Blending history, storytelling, and reflection, this audiobook explores Madurai through ancient civilizations, Sangam literature
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De Yamas & Niyamas Nederlandstalig

Laat ze tot leven komen en je inspireren

par Hanneke Norbruis ...

Lu par Hanneke Norbruis ...

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1 heures 52 min

De Yoga Sutra’s, een eeuwenoude tekst die bij veel yogaopleidingen op de literatuurlijst staat.De beoefening van het yogapad zou geen zin hebben als de yamas en niyamas niet geïntegreerd zijn in het leven van de yogi.Tijd dus om erin te duiken.Wat komt er aan bod?- Wat zijn Sutra’s? We zingen de shanti mantra, beluisteren de mythe van Patanjali en leren over Ashtanga Yoga.- De yamas: Wat bedoelde ... En savoir plus

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De Yoga Sutra’s, een eeuwenoude tekst die bij veel yogaopleidingen op de literatuurlijst staat.De beoefening van het yogapad zou geen zin hebben als de yamas en niyamas niet geïntegreerd zijn in het leven van de yogi.Tijd dus om erin te duiken.Wat komt er aan bod?- Wat zijn Sutra’s? We zingen de shanti mantra, beluisteren de mythe van Patanjali en leren over Ashtanga Yoga.- De yamas: Wat bedoelde
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Brief History of Dwarka, A: India's Legendary City Beneath the Sea

par Eric Donnelly ...

Lu par Eric Donnelly ...

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1 heures 46 min

Dive into a lost ancient city where mythological legend clashes with real underwater archaeology. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute, this captivating historical exploration transports you to the sacred shores of the Arabian Sea. Discover how a fabled golden metropolis transformed into a real-world scientific mystery.Whether you are unwinding after a long day or seeking an educational deep ... En savoir plus

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Dive into a lost ancient city where mythological legend clashes with real underwater archaeology. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute, this captivating historical exploration transports you to the sacred shores of the Arabian Sea. Discover how a fabled golden metropolis transformed into a real-world scientific mystery.Whether you are unwinding after a long day or seeking an educational deep
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Brief History of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, A: The Uprising That Shook an Empire

par Edward Markham ...

Lu par Edward Markham ...

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2 heure 2 min

Experience the chaotic 1857 uprising, a gripping colonial history of mutiny that nearly shattered the British Empire. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking an immersive escape, this tense narrative transports you straight to the battle lines of nineteenth-century India. Listen as political friction ignites into a nationwide storm.Beyond dry military dates, this dramatic ... En savoir plus

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Experience the chaotic 1857 uprising, a gripping colonial history of mutiny that nearly shattered the British Empire. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking an immersive escape, this tense narrative transports you straight to the battle lines of nineteenth-century India. Listen as political friction ignites into a nationwide storm.Beyond dry military dates, this dramatic
... En savoir plus
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Driven by the Monsoons

Through the Indian Ocean and the Seas of China

par Barry Cunliffe ...

Lu par Keval Shah ...

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13 heure 8 min

The Silk Road may be one origin of globalization, but the Indian Ocean is another. Barry Cunliffe examines the beginning of maritime trade using the evidence of archaeology and the tales of great travelers such as Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and the Chinese Admiral, Zheng He. This story complements that of the land routes, showing how humans have been driven across thousands of years to create and ... En savoir plus

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The Silk Road may be one origin of globalization, but the Indian Ocean is another. Barry Cunliffe examines the beginning of maritime trade using the evidence of archaeology and the tales of great travelers such as Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and the Chinese Admiral, Zheng He. This story complements that of the land routes, showing how humans have been driven across thousands of years to create and
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History of British India: From East India Company Rule to Independence and Partition

par Adrian Westbrook ...

Lu par Adrian Westbrook ...

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2 heure 8 min

Experience the tense colonial history of foreign merchants engineering the rise and fall of a sprawling global empire. Perfect for a long commute, this gripping narrative transports you to the pre-colonial Indian subcontinent, where thriving regional states and dynamic trade networks collided with relentless European expansion.Listen as the East India Company exploits fierce rivalries to achieve ... En savoir plus

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Experience the tense colonial history of foreign merchants engineering the rise and fall of a sprawling global empire. Perfect for a long commute, this gripping narrative transports you to the pre-colonial Indian subcontinent, where thriving regional states and dynamic trade networks collided with relentless European expansion.Listen as the East India Company exploits fierce rivalries to achieve
... En savoir plus
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Indian Civilization: A Sweeping History of Ideas, Empires, and Everyday Life From the Indus Valley to Modern India

par Adrian Holbrook ...

Lu par Adrian Holbrook ...

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2 heure 2 min

Immerse yourself in epic world history and ancient empires to uncover the forces that built the modern subcontinent. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or deep focus learning, this sweeping narrative transports you from the first great cities of the Indus Valley to the bustling democracies of today.Experience the thought-provoking rise and fall of dynasties as vibrant bazaars, sacred temples, ... En savoir plus

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Immerse yourself in epic world history and ancient empires to uncover the forces that built the modern subcontinent. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or deep focus learning, this sweeping narrative transports you from the first great cities of the Indus Valley to the bustling democracies of today.Experience the thought-provoking rise and fall of dynasties as vibrant bazaars, sacred temples,
... En savoir plus
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Taj Mahal

Passion and Genius at the Heart of the Moghul Empire

par Diana Preston, Michael Preston ...

Lu par James Adams ...

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10 heure 1 min

While Galileo was suffering under house arrest at the hands of Pope Urban VIII, the Thirty Years War was ruining Europe, and the Pilgrims were struggling to survive in the New World, work began on what would become one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal. Built by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, its flawless symmetry and gleaming presence ... En savoir plus

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While Galileo was suffering under house arrest at the hands of Pope Urban VIII, the Thirty Years War was ruining Europe, and the Pilgrims were struggling to survive in the New World, work began on what would become one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal. Built by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, its flawless symmetry and gleaming presence
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Sri Lanka Civil War

Historical Details about the Tamil Tigers and the Causes of the Conflict

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Digital Voice Parag G ...

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59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The island nation of Sri Lanka, known to the world as Ceylon until 1972, had long been celebrated as a tropical paradise where diverse ethnic and religious communities coexisted in relative harmony under British colonial rule and during the early years of independence. However, beneath this surface tranquility lay deep-seated tensions between the ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The island nation of Sri Lanka, known to the world as Ceylon until 1972, had long been celebrated as a tropical paradise where diverse ethnic and religious communities coexisted in relative harmony under British colonial rule and during the early years of independence. However, beneath this surface tranquility lay deep-seated tensions between the
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