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History of the world by Arjun Dev

History of the world by Arjun Dev

₹150

History Of The World comprehensively covers historical events that took place from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century. Published in 2009, this book has been written by two renowned Indian historians. They trace back the history of the world, and focus on incidents that have impacted millions of lives.History Of The World throws light on World War I and II. It showcases why and how these wars took place. Starting off with WW I, this historic account goes all the way upto the terrorist attacks on 11th September 2001. Without being American or European centric, the authors have explained many major watershed events. The Civil Rights Movement in America to put an end to discrimination against African Americans has been meticulously covered. It shows how the non-white population struggled to end racial segregation and fight for their right to vote.The book also speaks of the numerous nationalist movements that spread across Asia and Africa during the 1950s and 1960s. Anti-imperialist ideas played a major role in bringing about an end to colonization, and freeing many countries. Another interesting topic covered in History Of The World is the birth of the United Nations in 1945. Furthermore, the book also discusses the Cold War between the Soviet Union and United States of America. Arjun Dev and Indira Arjun Dev have developed an interlink between all the events and forces, which helps in understanding the progress of world history.This book is designed for undergraduate students of history and international relations. However, anyone keen on knowing more about events that have altered the world, should definitely be reading History Of The World.

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history of modern india

history of modern india

₹199

Published in the year 2009, History Of Modern India is a book that revolves around the history of British India, throwing light on the nationalist movement and colonialism. History Of Modern India is a book that is written by renowned historian, Bipan Chandra. The contents of this book are a result of Chandra’s research on the subjects of colonialism and nationalism in the country. Apart from his research, Chandra has also drawn from the works of renowned historians during that time in history.In total, there are 14 chapters in this book that cover different periods in Indian history. Some of the chapters in this book include Indian States And Society In The Eighteenth Century, Religious And Social Reform After 1858, The Struggle For Sawaraj, The Nationalist Movement, European Penetration And The British Conquest, Social And Cultural Awakening In The First Half Of The Nineteenth Century, The Decline Of The Mughal Empire, and The Revolt Of 1857. Some other chapters include The Nationalist Movement: 1858-1905, Administrative Changes After 1858, and Administrative Organisation And Society And Cultural Policy.This book doesn’t focus on the political factors during that period, but deals with the economic, religious, and social history of India. Through the course of this book, Chandra provides insight on several events in modern Indian history such as the establishment of the British East India Company, which led to a tightened grip of the British over India. Chandra also explains that the major reason behind the colonial rule was to exploit India by means of investment and trade. The chapters in this book are arranged in chronological order, starting from the British Rule to the independence of the country. This piece of literature provides its readers with loads of information on the nationalist movement, throwing light on the contributions made by several different individuals. This book is a must-have for history students as well as for those who want to gain insight into the history of modern India.

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Yatharth bhagvat Geeta

Yatharth bhagvat Geeta

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The **Bhagavad Gita**, often referred to as the **Gita**, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic **Mahabharata**, specifically in the **Bhishma Parva** (Book of Bhishma), chapters 2340. It is written in **Sanskrit** and is presented as a dialogue between **Prince Arjuna** and **Lord Krishna**, who serves as his charioteer.### Key Highlights of the Bhagavad Gita:1. **Context**: * Set on the battlefield of **Kurukshetra**, where two groups of royal cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, are about to go to war. * Arjuna, a warrior prince, is morally troubled about fighting his own kin and teachers in battle.2. **Main Themes**: * **Dharma (duty/righteousness)**: Krishna urges Arjuna to perform his Kshatriya (warrior) duty without attachment. * **Yoga**: The Gita discusses different paths of yoga: * **Karma Yoga**: Path of selfless action. * **Bhakti Yoga**: Path of devotion to God. * **Jnana Yoga**: Path of knowledge and wisdom. * **Detachment**: Emphasis on acting without attachment to results. * **The Self**: Discussion of the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and its difference from the body.3. **Philosophical Significance**: * The Gita combines elements of Vedanta, Sankhya, and Yoga philosophy. * It addresses the moral, ethical, and spiritual dilemmas faced by individuals.4. **Universal Appeal**: * Revered by Hindus and respected globally as a spiritual and philosophical classic. * Commentaries have been written by great thinkers like **Adi Shankaracharya**, **Madhvacharya**, **Swami Vivekananda**, and **Mahatma Gandhi**.

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