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  • The God of Small Things

    Winner of the Booker Prize

    av 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 ... Läs mer

    111,82 kr

  • No Beast So Fierce

    The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Man-Eater in History

    av Dane Huckelbridge ...
    The astonishing true story of the man-eating tiger that claimed a record 437 human lives**“Thrilling. Fascinating. Exciting.” *—*Wall Street Journal • "Riveting. Haunting.” —Scientific AmericanNepal, c. 1900: A lone tigress began stalking humans, moving like a phantom through the lush foothills of the Himalayas. As the death toll reached an astonishing 436 lives, a young local hunter was ... Läs mer

    132,17 kr

  • The Anarchy

    The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

    av 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 ... ... Läs mer

    159,63 kr

  • The Golden Road

    How Ancient India Transformed the World

    av 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... ... Läs mer

    166,83 kr

  • Caste

    The International Bestseller

    av 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, ... ... Läs mer

    172,13 kr

  • Over the Edge of the World

    Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe

    av 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 ... Läs mer

    115,11 kr

  • A Passage to India

    av Edward Morgan Forster ...
    A Passage to India (1924) is a novel by English author E. M. Forster set against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence movement in the 1920s. It was selected as one of the 100 great works of 20th century English literature by the Modern Library and won the 1924 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. Time magazine included the novel in its "All Time 100 Novels" list. The ... Läs mer

    10,60 kr

  • The Last Mughal

    av William Dalrymple ...
    In this evocative study of the fall of the Mughal Empire and the beginning of the Raj, award-winning historian William Dalrymple uses previously undiscovered sources to investigate a pivotal moment in history.The last Mughal emperor, Zafar, came to the throne when the political power of the Mughals was already in steep decline. Nonetheless, Zafar—a mystic, poet, and calligrapher of great ... Läs mer

    131,85 kr

  • My Experiments with Truth

    An Autobiography

    av M.K. Gandhi ...
    Serie serie POPULAR LIFE STORIES
    "It is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography."The Story of My Experiments with Truth, the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, is a very popular and influential book. It covers the period from his ... Läs mer

    25,64 kr

  • Nemesis

    The historical epic from the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith

    av 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 ... Läs mer

    Var 96,45 kr Nu 19,82 kr

  • Civilisations: How Do We Look / The Eye of Faith

    As seen on TV

    av Professor Mary Beard ...
    Serie serie Civilisations
    'The reigning Queen of Classics' Spectator'Mary Beard is the best in the business' Dan Snow'Excellent' Guardian**'Enthralling' Sunday TimesBritain's most famous classicist asks: what are civilisations?**Central to this huge question are the ways in which we have depicted the human and the divine from prehistory to the present day. And across such iconic creations as Angkor ... ... Läs mer

    124,22 kr

  • China

    A History

    av 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 ... Läs mer

    189,94 kr

  • The Rise of Hindu Authoritarianism

    Secular Claims, Communal Realities

    av Achin Vanaik ...
    With the Hindu nationalist BJP now replacing the Congress as the only national political force, the communalization of the Indian polity has qualitatively advanced since the earlier edition of this book in 1997. This edition has been substantially reworked and updated with several new chapters added. Hindutva's rise necessitates a more critical take on mainstream secular claims ironically ... Läs mer

    119,03 kr eller gratis med Kobo Plus

  • History of the Three Kingdoms

    av Luó Guànzhong ...
    History of the Three Kingdoms is a monumental work that delves into themes of loyalty, ambition, and the intricate dynamics of human relationships against the backdrop of war and political strife. Luo Guanzhong offers a vivid portrayal of the waning Han dynasty, depicting a world where alliances are fleeting, and individuals often prioritize personal gain over collective good. Through the tales of ... Läs mer

    19,00 kr

  • The Incarcerations

    av Alpa Shah ...
    A FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZEA FINALIST FOR THE MOORE PRIZEA NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR'A gripping and rigorous crime story about the murder of a once thriving democracy, exposing an arsenal of lethal weapons, some wielded on the streets, others in the courts and press' NAOMI KLEIN‘Essential reading' YANIS VAROUFAKISThe world’s largest dem... ... Läs mer

    118,18 kr

  • A History of Bangladesh

    av Willem van Schendel ...
    Bangladesh is a new name for an old land whose history is little known to the wider world. A country chiefly famous in the West for media images of poverty, underdevelopment, and natural disasters, Bangladesh did not exist as an independent state until 1971. Willem van Schendel's history reveals the country's vibrant, colourful past and its diverse culture as it navigates the extraordinary twists ... Läs mer

    265,94 kr

  • Reproductive Politics and the Making of Modern India

    av Mytheli Sreenivas ...
    Finalist for the inaugural ACLS Open Access Book PrizeCalculating the cost of life in a transnational contextBeginning in the late nineteenth century, India played a pivotal role in global conversations about population and reproduction. In Reproductive Politics and the Making of Modern India, Mytheli Sreenivas demonstrates how colonial administrators, postcolonial development experts, ... Läs mer

    Gratis

  • Between Monopoly and Free Trade

    The English East India Company, 1600–1757

    av Emily Erikson ...
    Serie serie Princeton Analytical Sociology Series
    The English East India Company was one of the most powerful and enduring organizations in history. Between Monopoly and Free Trade locates the source of that success in the innovative policy by which the Company's Court of Directors granted employees the right to pursue their own commercial interests while in the firm’s employ. Exploring trade network dynamics, decision-making processes, and ports ... Läs mer

    291,17 kr

  • Famous Hindu Temples in Pakistan

    av Dr. Mahesh Bhaskar ...
    It's about the famous Hindu Temples in Pakistan where both Hindus and Muslims pay homage. ... Läs mer

    Gratis

  • Hanuman Chalisa: A New Translation

    av Parth Sawhney ...
    Serie Bok 1 - The Legend of Hanuman
    A heartfelt reflection of Hanuman Chalisa — the most popular Hindu devotional hymn to dispel fear and negativity.Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most powerful prayers and meditations of humanity. It is widely believed that chanting the Chalisa invokes Hanuman's divine intervention amidst grave problems and challenges.Recitation or chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa is a common spiritual practice among ... Läs mer

    79,59 kr eller gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Operation Grasshopper

    Army Aviation in the Korean War

    av Dario Politella ...
    Operation Grasshopper first published in 1958, is the little-known yet vital story of U.S. Army Aviation operations during the Korean conflict. In contrast to the Air Force, Army "Grasshopper" pilots flew light, unarmed planes (especially the Cessna L-19 'Bird Dog') and helicopters, to report on enemy troop movements and artillery positions, to perform rescue missions of fellow soldiers, and to ... Läs mer

    9,32 kr eller gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Valley of the Shadow

    av Maj. Ward M. Millar ...
    U.S. Major Ward M. Millar was the third and last of three Air Force pilots captured during the Korean War to make his escape from the Communists. This is his story, first published in 1955, simply told, and one of stubborn and single-minded determination. Parachuting down in enemy territory, with two broken legs, Millar was picked up by some Chinese soldiers, treated minimally, interrogated at ... Läs mer

    28,19 kr eller gratis med Kobo Plus

  • First Buddhist Women

    Poems and Stories of Awakening

    av Susan Murcott ...
    First Buddhist Women is a readable, contemporary translation of and commentary on the enlightenment verses of the first female disciples of the Buddha. The book explores Buddhism’s relatively liberal attitude towards women since its founding nearly 2,600 years ago, through the study of the Therigatham, the earliest know collection of women’s religious poetry. Through commentary and storytelling, ... Läs mer

    97,51 kr

  • Destined For War

    Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

    av 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 ... Läs mer

    111,08 kr