In An Informal, Engaging Style, The Puffin History Of India For Children 3000 Bc To Ad 1947 Tells The Fascinating Story Of Our Land From The Indus Valley Civilization To Independence. Tracing The Social, Political, Cultural And Economic Development Of India, The Book Focuses On The High Points Of Indian History: The Vedic Age, The Mauryan Empire, The Gupta Period, The Battle Of Panipat, The Conquests Of Alauddin Khilji, Who Had The Largest Empire Since Ashoka, The Bahmani And Vijayanagara Kingdoms And Their Conflicts, The Rule Of Akbar, Shahjahan And Aurangzeb And The Building Of The Taj Mahal, The British Conquest, The 1857 Revolt, The Nationalist Movement And, Finally, The Triumph Of Independence. The Contribution Of The Important Personalities Who Shaped This History, From Mahavira, Buddha, Alexander, Ashoka, Harsha And Babur To Tipu Sultan, Ranjit Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose And Jawaharlal Nehru, Is Vividly Described In Fascinating Detail. Every Now And Then The Narrative Pauses To Dwell On The Social And Cultural Life Of The People, And The Political, Economic And Religious Changes That Have Been Wrought Over Centuries, Providing A Comprehensive Picture Of What Life Was Like In India At Various Points Of Time. The Colourful Description Of People, Events And Cultures, Complemented By A Host Of Illustrations And Maps, Brings History Dramatically To Life For The Reader.
Pick up this book for a rollercoaster ride through centuries of world history How did the world become what it is today? How and when were the countries formed? Where did people come from? How did art, technology, science, language and literature begin? In The Puffin History of the World- Volume 1, Roshen Dalal traces the origin of human beings and the different aspects of their development and growth, right from the big bang and the origin of the universe, up to CE 1500. Well-researched and comprehensive, this book speaks of great civilizations and empires, epics, myths and legends, religions old and new, wars and conquests, clothes, food and lifestyle, trade, travel and adventure and much more. It packs in exciting trivia, numerous maps and illustrations that provide a breathtaking overview of global history. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before.
The Companion Volume To The Best-Selling Puffin History Of India For Children: 3000 Bc Ad 1947, Roshen Dalal S New History Of Post-Independence India Tells The Story Of The Making Of The Nation That We Live In, And The Events And Personalities That Have Shaped It In Recent Times. The Puffin History Of India For Children: 1947 To The Present Begins At A Turning Point Of Indian History, As India Attains Independence And The British Withdraw From The Subcontinent. Independent India S First Few Years Are Eventful And Epoch-Making: Before The Traumas Of Partition And Of The Assassination Of Mahatma Gandhi Have Fully Subsided, The Focus Must Shift To Laying The Blueprint Of The New Nation, With The Making Of The Constitution, The Integration Of The 565 Princely States, The Setting-Up Of The Administrative, Legislative And Judiciary Systems, And The Establishment Of An Infrastructure For Industry And Agriculture. The Author Follows This Key Period In Indian History Closely, From The First Republic Day Celebrations In 1950 To The First General Elections In 1952, And The Implementation Of The Subsequent Agendas For Social And Economic Development Envisaged By Jawaharlal Nehru. In A Lucid And Informal Style, The Book Then Tells The Fascinating Story Of India Over The Next Fifty Years, Beginning With The Premierships Of Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri And Indira Gandhi And Proceeding To Jayaprakash Narayan And The Emergency, The Ousting Of The Congress Party And The Rule Of The Janata Government Headed By Morarji Desai. The Author Describes The Dramatic Turnarounds Of The 1980S And 90S, From Indira Gandhi S Return To Power To Her Subsequent Assassination, Rajiv Gandhi S Prime Ministership, The Governments Of V.P. Singh And P.V. Narasimha Rao, And The Bharatiya Janata Party S Rise To Power, With Atal Bihari Vajpayee Heading A National Democratic Alliance Government. Along With Periods Of Growth, The Book Looks Closely At Times Of Turbulence: The Indo-China War Of 1962, The War With Pakistan In 1965, The 1971 Bangladesh War, And The Demolition Of The Babri Masjid In 1992. It Also Analyses Some Issues That Are Key To The Recent History Of The Nation: Economic Liberalization, The Harmful Effects Of Terrorism And Sectarian Movements On The National Fabric, The Kargil Conflict, India S Attainment Of Nuclear Capability And Its Progress Into The New Millennium As The World S Largest Democracy. This Is Not Merely A Political History Of India. It Tells The Story Of India S People From An Account Of The Social And Economic Changes That Have Taken Place Since Independence, To Art And Culture In Independent India. Colourful Descriptions, Informative Nuggets And Lively Analyses Make The Book Immensely Readable. An Attractive Layout, Profuse Illustrations, Detailed Maps And A Thorough Index Add To Its Value. A Long Chapter Outlines The History Of Each Individual State And Union Territory, Full Of Information That Will Be Invaluable To The Student As Well As The Casual Browser. Well-Researched, Concise, Unbiased And Engaging, This Is A Contemporary History Of India That Should Be Essential Reading For Children Of All Ages.
This book begins at the turning point at which India attains independence from the British. Following the trauma of the Partition, the focus shifts to the making of the Constitution, the integration of the 565 princely states, and the setting up of the administrative, legislative and judiciary systems. This is the story of India’s people and the making of our nation. Well researched and engaging, it is a contemporary history of India. It speaks of our art, culture, events and personalities that have shaped the country in recent times. Nuggets of fascinating information, attractive illustrations and detailed maps make the book a fantastic read. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before. This is the companion volume to the bestselling The Puffin History of India: Volume1.
From the world wars to the French revolution, the emergence of the Internet to the decoding of the genome, Roshen Dalal traces the progress of human civilization across the centuries. Find answers to how the slave trade came about and how industrialization happened. Follow the rise and fall of great empires such as the Ottomans and the Mughals, the breakdown of communism in China and the destruction and rejuvenation of Japan post nuclear attacks. Discover how new countries shaped their boundaries and great art and literature flourished. Beginning at 1500, this sequel volume packs in interesting stories and quotes, portraits of colourful personalities, fun trivia as well as numerous maps and illustrations that bring global history alive.
Rembrandt sketched portraits of Jahangir. Akbar?s pet cheetah had its own personal drum procession. A British official often paraded across Chandni Chowk with his 13 Indian wives on elephants behind him. Mahatma Gandhi took his goat, Nirmala, with him everywhere ? even via ship to London! Discover even more amazing facts about our grand old country in this volume. Travel through time and see how people lived, why things happened and how we came to be what we are. Written by BBC Mastermind `Champion of Champions? Archana Garodia Gupta and history-geek Shruti Garodia, this volume covers the centuries from the Mughals to Modi, and continues the story of India?s movers and shakers, artists and traders, patriots and traitors, and the millions of ordinary folk. With a chatty style, simple explanations and well-rounded coverage, this is the definitive Indian history in two volumes for young readers. Filled with photographs, illustrations, activities and quotable facts, this is one retelling of history you don?t want to miss.
Beware! Dangerous secrets lie between the pages of this book. OK, I warned you. But if you think I'll give anything away, or tell you that this is the sequel to my first literary endeavor, The Name of This Book is Secret, you're wrong. I'm not going to remind you of how we last left our heroes, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they awaited intiation into the mysterious Terces Society, or the ongoing fight against the evil Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais. I certainly won't be telling you about how the kids stumble upon the Museum of Magic, where they finally meet the amazing Pietro! Oh, blast! I've done it again. Well, at least I didn't tell you about the missing Sound Prism, the nefarious Lord Pharaoh, or the mysterious creature born in a bottle over 500 years ago, the key to the biggest secret of all. I really can't help myself, now can I? Let's face it - if you're reading this, it's too late.
How did the world become what it is today? How and when were the countries formed? Where did people come from? How did art, technology, science, language and literature begin? In The Puffin History of the World- Volume 1, Roshen Dalal traces the origin of human beings and the different aspects of their development and growth, right from the big bang and the origin of the universe, up to CE 1500. Well-researched and comprehensive, this book speaks of great civilizations and empires, epics, myths and legends, religions old and new, wars and conquests, clothes, food and lifestyle, trade, travel and adventure and much more. It packs in exciting trivia, numerous maps and illustrations that provide a breathtaking overview of global history. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before.
Young Smith was a pickpocket - a very accomplished one. But one day his pick-pocketing was to lead him into a sinister and dangerous web of murder, intrigue and betrayal.
When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
