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The Anarchy

The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

by William Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Sid Sagar ...

Unabridged

15 hours 43 min

Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar.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 THE YEAR‘Dalrymple is a superb ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar.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 THE YEAR‘Dalrymple is a superb
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity

by Katherine Boo ...

Narrated by Sunil Malhotra ...

Unabridged

8 hours 16 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY • AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST TWO DECADES“Inspiring . . . extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] shows us how people in the most desperate ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY • AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST TWO DECADES“Inspiring . . . extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] shows us how people in the most desperate
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Eine kurze Geschichte Indiens: 5.000 Jahre von den Städten des Altertums zur modernen Nation

by Eckhard Groß ...

Narrated by Eckhard Groß ...

Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

Diese fesselnde historische Zeitreise durch 5.000 Jahre Kulturgeschichte offenbart die Seele des Subkontinents. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, verwandelt dieses epische Sachbuch komplexe Epochen von den mysteriösen Städten der Induskultur bis zur modernen Nation in ein greifbares Hörerlebnis.Tauche tief ein in ein facettenreiches Labyrinth aus mächtigen Großreichen, spirituellen Umbrüchen und ... Read more

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Diese fesselnde historische Zeitreise durch 5.000 Jahre Kulturgeschichte offenbart die Seele des Subkontinents. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, verwandelt dieses epische Sachbuch komplexe Epochen von den mysteriösen Städten der Induskultur bis zur modernen Nation in ein greifbares Hörerlebnis.Tauche tief ein in ein facettenreiches Labyrinth aus mächtigen Großreichen, spirituellen Umbrüchen und
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Kashmir

History of Its Causes and Consequences

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Doug Greene ...

Unabridged

50 min

Kashmir is the Indian subcontinent's northern most geographical area. It is quite different from the rest of India. And till the mid-nineteenth century, "Kashmir" only described the Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Mountain Ranges and the Pir Panjal Variety. Today, the word describes the Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and also the Pakistani-controlled terrain ... Read more

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Kashmir is the Indian subcontinent's northern most geographical area. It is quite different from the rest of India. And till the mid-nineteenth century, "Kashmir" only described the Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Mountain Ranges and the Pir Panjal Variety. Today, the word describes the Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and also the Pakistani-controlled terrain
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History of India: An Enthralling Overview of Significant Civilizations, Empires, Events, People, and Religion

by Billy Wellman ...

Narrated by Jay Herbert ...

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

“Incredible India” is the slogan of India’s official tourism campaign—and it’s true!India has an amazing history, from some of the world’s earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people.This book takes you all the way from India’s prehistoric beginnings at Mohenjo-daro to the development of Buddhism and the Maurya Empire, the Hindu ... Read more

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“Incredible India” is the slogan of India’s official tourism campaign—and it’s true!India has an amazing history, from some of the world’s earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people.This book takes you all the way from India’s prehistoric beginnings at Mohenjo-daro to the development of Buddhism and the Maurya Empire, the Hindu
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Empress

The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan

by Ruby Lal ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

In 1611, thirty-four-year-old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and favorite wife of the Emperor Jahangir, who ruled the vast Mughal Empire. An astute politician as well as a devoted partner, she issued imperial orders; coins of the realm bore her name. When Jahangir was imprisoned by a rebellious nobleman, the Empress led troops into ... Read more

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In 1611, thirty-four-year-old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and favorite wife of the Emperor Jahangir, who ruled the vast Mughal Empire. An astute politician as well as a devoted partner, she issued imperial orders; coins of the realm bore her name. When Jahangir was imprisoned by a rebellious nobleman, the Empress led troops into
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The New Icon

by Arun Shourie ...

Narrated by Ashish David ...

Unabridged

16 hours 59 min

Did Savarkar battle a stormy sea when he attempted his legendary escape at Marseilles? Did Gandhiji and he stay together ‘as friends’ in London as Savarkar claimed during Gandhiji’s assassination trial? Did he turn against Muslims because of the cruelty of jailers in the Andamans? What is one to make of his ‘mercy petitions’ to the British? Did he pledge to be ‘politically useful’ to the British ... Read more

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Did Savarkar battle a stormy sea when he attempted his legendary escape at Marseilles? Did Gandhiji and he stay together ‘as friends’ in London as Savarkar claimed during Gandhiji’s assassination trial? Did he turn against Muslims because of the cruelty of jailers in the Andamans? What is one to make of his ‘mercy petitions’ to the British? Did he pledge to be ‘politically useful’ to the British
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Beyond the Horizon: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Journey for Independence

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Beyond the Horizon: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Journey for Independence" is an extraordinary book that delves into the life, struggles, and indomitable spirit of one of India's most iconic freedom fighters, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. This meticulously researched and engagingly written work takes readers on a captivating journey through the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Beyond the Horizon: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Journey for Independence" is an extraordinary book that delves into the life, struggles, and indomitable spirit of one of India's most iconic freedom fighters, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. This meticulously researched and engagingly written work takes readers on a captivating journey through the
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Akali Darshan

Azaadi di Larayi vich Ahinsak Sangarsh

by Edited by Prithipal Singh Kapur ...

Narrated by Mehar Singh ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

***Akali Darshan:***Edited by Prithipal Singh Kapur and translated by Dalip Singh UppalAkali Darshan is a powerful book that shares the inspiring story of the Guru Ke Bagh Morcha, a key event in the Akali movement. What makes this book unique is that it was written by a non-Sikh, showing how deeply the Morcha touched people beyond the Sikh community. The book aims to spread awareness about the ... Read more

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***Akali Darshan:***Edited by Prithipal Singh Kapur and translated by Dalip Singh UppalAkali Darshan is a powerful book that shares the inspiring story of the Guru Ke Bagh Morcha, a key event in the Akali movement. What makes this book unique is that it was written by a non-Sikh, showing how deeply the Morcha touched people beyond the Sikh community. The book aims to spread awareness about the
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Silapathikaram Full Story – Tamil Audiobook

by Ilango Adigal ...

Narrated by Sathiya Sai ...

Unabridged

30 min

சங்ககாலத்தின் சிறந்த காவியங்களில் ஒன்றான சிலப்பதிகாரம், இளங்கோ அடிகள் எழுதியது. தமிழின் பெருமையை உலகறியச் செய்த இந்த காவியம், கண்ணகியின் பக்தி, பொறுமை, நீதி, மற்றும் வீரத்தை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது.இந்த ஆடியோபுக்கில்,சிலப்பதிகாரம் முழுக் கதை தமிழில் உரையாடல்மாணவர்கள், ஆராய்ச்சியாளர்கள், மற்றும் ஆன்மீக ஆர்வலர்களுக்கு எளிய புரிதல்இலக்கியத்தை காதோரம் கேட்கும் வசதிதினசரி கேட்க சிறந்த வழிகாட்டிசிலப்பதிகாரம் ... Read more

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சங்ககாலத்தின் சிறந்த காவியங்களில் ஒன்றான சிலப்பதிகாரம், இளங்கோ அடிகள் எழுதியது. தமிழின் பெருமையை உலகறியச் செய்த இந்த காவியம், கண்ணகியின் பக்தி, பொறுமை, நீதி, மற்றும் வீரத்தை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது.இந்த ஆடியோபுக்கில்,சிலப்பதிகாரம் முழுக் கதை தமிழில் உரையாடல்மாணவர்கள், ஆராய்ச்சியாளர்கள், மற்றும் ஆன்மீக ஆர்வலர்களுக்கு எளிய புரிதல்இலக்கியத்தை காதோரம் கேட்கும் வசதிதினசரி கேட்க சிறந்த வழிகாட்டிசிலப்பதிகாரம்
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Brève histoire de Roopkund : Le lac de l’Himalaya aux centaines de squelettes

by Denis Royer ...

Narrated by Denis Royer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

Décryptez une énigme archéologique captivante où la science affronte les mythes de la haute montagne. Parfait pour enrichir votre trajet quotidien d'une dose de curiosité intellectuelle, ce récit mystérieux et immersif vous transporte immédiatement au cœur des sommets glacés.L'atmosphère envoûtante de cette investigation historique stimule votre esprit tout en vous offrant une véritable évasion ... Read more

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Décryptez une énigme archéologique captivante où la science affronte les mythes de la haute montagne. Parfait pour enrichir votre trajet quotidien d'une dose de curiosité intellectuelle, ce récit mystérieux et immersif vous transporte immédiatement au cœur des sommets glacés.L'atmosphère envoûtante de cette investigation historique stimule votre esprit tout en vous offrant une véritable évasion
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Une brève histoire de l’Inde : 5 000 ans, des cités antiques à la nation moderne

by Florent Guerin ...

Narrated by Florent Guerin ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Plongez dans 5000 ans d'histoire fascinante pour comprendre les civilisations qui ont forgé l'Asie du Sud. Transformez vos trajets quotidiens en une exploration immersive du sous-continent indien. De la mystérieuse vallée de l'Indus aux bouleversements de la république contemporaine, laissez-vous porter par un récit captivant.Loin d'une simple chronologie linéaire, cette fresque auditive donne vie ... Read more

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Plongez dans 5000 ans d'histoire fascinante pour comprendre les civilisations qui ont forgé l'Asie du Sud. Transformez vos trajets quotidiens en une exploration immersive du sous-continent indien. De la mystérieuse vallée de l'Indus aux bouleversements de la république contemporaine, laissez-vous porter par un récit captivant.Loin d'une simple chronologie linéaire, cette fresque auditive donne vie
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Une brève histoire du Taj Mahal : Le monument qu’un empereur fit construire par amour

by Valentin Herve ...

Narrated by Valentin Herve ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Plongez dans un récit historique poignant où le deuil intime d'un monarque forge un chef-d'œuvre architectural absolu. Lors de votre trajet quotidien, laissez-vous transporter par cette épopée majestueuse au cœur de l'Empire moghol.Idéal pour un moment de détente enrichissant, cette fresque contemplative sépare le mythe de la réalité documentée. Suivez l'obsession de Shah Jahan pour honorer Mumtaz ... Read more

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Plongez dans un récit historique poignant où le deuil intime d'un monarque forge un chef-d'œuvre architectural absolu. Lors de votre trajet quotidien, laissez-vous transporter par cette épopée majestueuse au cœur de l'Empire moghol.Idéal pour un moment de détente enrichissant, cette fresque contemplative sépare le mythe de la réalité documentée. Suivez l'obsession de Shah Jahan pour honorer Mumtaz
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Brève histoire de la révolte indienne de 1857 : Le soulèvement qui ébranla un empire

by Benjamin Perrault ...

Narrated by Benjamin Perrault ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Revivez le violent soulèvement militaire de 1857, une révolte historique majeure qui fit vaciller l'Empire britannique. Que vous soyez en plein trajet quotidien ou concentré sur vos études, cette écoute immersive et dramatique vous transporte dans l'Inde du dix-neuvième siècle, à l'aube d'un bouleversement décisif.Loin d'être un simple affrontement armé, ce conflit complexe cristallise de ... Read more

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Revivez le violent soulèvement militaire de 1857, une révolte historique majeure qui fit vaciller l'Empire britannique. Que vous soyez en plein trajet quotidien ou concentré sur vos études, cette écoute immersive et dramatique vous transporte dans l'Inde du dix-neuvième siècle, à l'aube d'un bouleversement décisif.Loin d'être un simple affrontement armé, ce conflit complexe cristallise de
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Nehru Ka Bharat (Hindi Edition)

by Aditya Mukherjee ...

Narrated by Sunny Kumar Sinha ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

संप्रभुता, लोकतंत्र, धर्मनिरपेक्षता, गरीब समर्थक दृष्टिकोण और आधुनिक वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण - भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के मूल मूल्यों को संक्षेप में 'भारत का विचार' कहा गया है। जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने न केवल स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के दौरान इन मूल्यों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी, बल्कि स्वतंत्रता के बाद नवजात राष्ट्र में उन्हें लागू करने में भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उनका जीवन, दर्शन और कार्य भारत के लिए उनके दृष्टिकोण ... Read more

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संप्रभुता, लोकतंत्र, धर्मनिरपेक्षता, गरीब समर्थक दृष्टिकोण और आधुनिक वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण - भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के मूल मूल्यों को संक्षेप में 'भारत का विचार' कहा गया है। जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने न केवल स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के दौरान इन मूल्यों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी, बल्कि स्वतंत्रता के बाद नवजात राष्ट्र में उन्हें लागू करने में भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उनका जीवन, दर्शन और कार्य भारत के लिए उनके दृष्टिकोण
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History of the Delhi Sultanate: The Empire Before the Mughals

by Stephen Marlowe ...

Narrated by Stephen Marlowe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Uncover the dramatic military history and medieval empire-building that forged North India before the Mughal conquests. Perfect for an educational commute, this epic narrative transports listeners to the thirteenth century, where Turkic and Afghan dynasties seized vast territories through relentless warfare and shrewd diplomacy.Lose yourself in an immersive historical journey that breathes life ... Read more

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Uncover the dramatic military history and medieval empire-building that forged North India before the Mughal conquests. Perfect for an educational commute, this epic narrative transports listeners to the thirteenth century, where Turkic and Afghan dynasties seized vast territories through relentless warfare and shrewd diplomacy.Lose yourself in an immersive historical journey that breathes life
... Read more
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Sikh Raj Kiven Gaya ?

Maharaja Kharak Singh

by Giani Sohan Singh Seetal ...

Narrated by Harpreet kaur ...

Unabridged

5 hours 35 min

The book "Sikh Raj Kiven Gaya?" is authored by Giani Sohan Singh Seetal. This book sheds light on the historical events and reasons behind the downfall of the Sikh Empire. It explains how a mighty kingdom, spanning over 14,500 square miles, equipped with immense war resources and countless patriotic warriors willing to sacrifice their lives, succumbed to slavery within a short span of time.The ... Read more

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The book "Sikh Raj Kiven Gaya?" is authored by Giani Sohan Singh Seetal. This book sheds light on the historical events and reasons behind the downfall of the Sikh Empire. It explains how a mighty kingdom, spanning over 14,500 square miles, equipped with immense war resources and countless patriotic warriors willing to sacrifice their lives, succumbed to slavery within a short span of time.The
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Becoming Babasaheb

The Life and Times of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Volume 1): Birth to Mahad (1891-1929)

by Aakash Singh Rathore ...

Narrated by Adwait Karambelkar ...

Unabridged

7 hours 2 min

There are many intellectual biographies of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, but until now none has sought to reveal the personality of the man. They will tell you what he thought or what he wrote, but remain silent about who he actually was, his inner struggles, how he felt. They give information about Ambedkar, but do not talk about his interior life, his personal growth or how he came to be the man who left ... Read more

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There are many intellectual biographies of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, but until now none has sought to reveal the personality of the man. They will tell you what he thought or what he wrote, but remain silent about who he actually was, his inner struggles, how he felt. They give information about Ambedkar, but do not talk about his interior life, his personal growth or how he came to be the man who left
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チョーラ帝国小史：南インドの王国はいかにして海洋帝国を築いたのか

by 高田康夫 ...

Narrated by 高田康夫 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

豊かな農業地帯から広大なインド洋を支配する巨大な海洋帝国へと変貌を遂げた、南インドの覇権国家の興亡史を紐解きます。毎日の通勤時間や夜のリラックスタイムが、古代の交易網と海軍の戦略が交錯するドラマチックな歴史探求の旅へと変わる、没入感あふれるオーディオ体験をお届けします。内陸の安定した統治システムが、いかにして遠くスリランカや東南アジアへと手を伸ばす強大な商業ネットワークを生み出したのか。知的好奇心を深く刺激する平易で落ち着いた語り口は、歴史のパズルを一つずつ組み立てていくような心地よい知的興奮を呼び覚まします。確かな史料に基づきながら、栄えある国家の誕生から静かな衰退までの壮大な軌跡を、わずか二時間という凝縮された時間の中で鮮やかに追体験できる歴史のドキュメンタリーです。本書で見つかること:• 農業国家からインド洋一帯を支配する覇権国家へと飛躍した、驚くべき地政学的戦略。• ... Read more

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豊かな農業地帯から広大なインド洋を支配する巨大な海洋帝国へと変貌を遂げた、南インドの覇権国家の興亡史を紐解きます。毎日の通勤時間や夜のリラックスタイムが、古代の交易網と海軍の戦略が交錯するドラマチックな歴史探求の旅へと変わる、没入感あふれるオーディオ体験をお届けします。内陸の安定した統治システムが、いかにして遠くスリランカや東南アジアへと手を伸ばす強大な商業ネットワークを生み出したのか。知的好奇心を深く刺激する平易で落ち着いた語り口は、歴史のパズルを一つずつ組み立てていくような心地よい知的興奮を呼び覚まします。確かな史料に基づきながら、栄えある国家の誕生から静かな衰退までの壮大な軌跡を、わずか二時間という凝縮された時間の中で鮮やかに追体験できる歴史のドキュメンタリーです。本書で見つかること:• 農業国家からインド洋一帯を支配する覇権国家へと飛躍した、驚くべき地政学的戦略。•
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パキスタンの歴史：英領インドの分割はいかに祖国を生んだか

by 落合基樹 ...

Narrated by 落合基樹 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

激動の英領インド分割という歴史的転換点において、巨大な大陸がいかにして引き裂かれ、新しい祖国が誕生したのか——複雑な政治交渉と多様な社会が織りなす壮大な歴史ドキュメンタリー。毎日の通勤時間や知的な探求を深めたい休日のひとときに、単なる宗教対立の枠を超えた熱を帯びた歴史のうねりへとリスナーを誘います。植民地統治下の分断と、統一か分離かという極限の選択。決して避けられなかった運命論としてではなく、無数の選択肢が交錯したリアルな政治闘争として国家誕生のドラマを描き出します。地図上に引かれた境界線が人々の運命をどう変え、どれほどの痛みを伴ったのか、思索的で緊迫感あふれる響きとともに知的好奇心を刺激します。本書で見つかること:イギリスの植民地統治がインドのムスリム社会にもたらした決定的な変化と階層的な多様性。統一インド構想と分離国家構想の間で揺れ動く、指導者たちの水面下での緊迫した駆け引き ... Read more

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激動の英領インド分割という歴史的転換点において、巨大な大陸がいかにして引き裂かれ、新しい祖国が誕生したのか——複雑な政治交渉と多様な社会が織りなす壮大な歴史ドキュメンタリー。毎日の通勤時間や知的な探求を深めたい休日のひとときに、単なる宗教対立の枠を超えた熱を帯びた歴史のうねりへとリスナーを誘います。植民地統治下の分断と、統一か分離かという極限の選択。決して避けられなかった運命論としてではなく、無数の選択肢が交錯したリアルな政治闘争として国家誕生のドラマを描き出します。地図上に引かれた境界線が人々の運命をどう変え、どれほどの痛みを伴ったのか、思索的で緊迫感あふれる響きとともに知的好奇心を刺激します。本書で見つかること:イギリスの植民地統治がインドのムスリム社会にもたらした決定的な変化と階層的な多様性。統一インド構想と分離国家構想の間で揺れ動く、指導者たちの水面下での緊迫した駆け引き
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ループクンド湖小史：数百体の白骨が眠るヒマラヤの湖

by 遠藤星哉 ...

Narrated by 遠藤星哉 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

何百年もの間、ヒマラヤ奥地の氷河湖に放置されてきた数百体の白骨という歴史の空白を、最新の遺伝学と人類学の光で照らし出す、静謐でありながらエネルギッシュな知的探求の旅へようこそ。通勤の喧騒から離れたい時や、一日の終わりのリラックスタイムにイヤホンを耳にすれば、あなたは瞬時に標高5000メートルの過酷で美しい大自然へと誘われます。単なる怪談として消費するのではなく、高地の厳しい気候や人々の信仰、そして近代から現代へと続く学術調査の歩みを、落ち着いたトーンで鮮やかに描き出します。科学が暴いた事実と未だ残る謎の境界線を歩きながら、歴史に名を残さなかった人々の生きた証を復元していく過程は、深い没入感とともにあなたの心を揺さぶります。本書で見つかること:• 厳しい自然環境と地域社会の口承伝説が織りなす、氷河湖の鮮烈な地理的・文化的ランドスケープ。• 噂の絶えない秘境から ... Read more

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何百年もの間、ヒマラヤ奥地の氷河湖に放置されてきた数百体の白骨という歴史の空白を、最新の遺伝学と人類学の光で照らし出す、静謐でありながらエネルギッシュな知的探求の旅へようこそ。通勤の喧騒から離れたい時や、一日の終わりのリラックスタイムにイヤホンを耳にすれば、あなたは瞬時に標高5000メートルの過酷で美しい大自然へと誘われます。単なる怪談として消費するのではなく、高地の厳しい気候や人々の信仰、そして近代から現代へと続く学術調査の歩みを、落ち着いたトーンで鮮やかに描き出します。科学が暴いた事実と未だ残る謎の境界線を歩きながら、歴史に名を残さなかった人々の生きた証を復元していく過程は、深い没入感とともにあなたの心を揺さぶります。本書で見つかること:• 厳しい自然環境と地域社会の口承伝説が織りなす、氷河湖の鮮烈な地理的・文化的ランドスケープ。• 噂の絶えない秘境から
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The Lost River

by Michel Danino ...

Narrated by Vishal Menon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

The Indian subcontinent was the scene of dramatic upheavals a few thousand years ago. The Northwest region entered an arid phase, and erosion coupled with tectonic events played havoc with river courses. One of them disappeared. Celebrated as -Sarasvati' in the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, this river was rediscovered in the early nineteenth century through topographic explorations by British ... Read more

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The Indian subcontinent was the scene of dramatic upheavals a few thousand years ago. The Northwest region entered an arid phase, and erosion coupled with tectonic events played havoc with river courses. One of them disappeared. Celebrated as -Sarasvati' in the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, this river was rediscovered in the early nineteenth century through topographic explorations by British
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India Moving

A History of Migration

by Chinmay Tumbe ...

Narrated by Mathai Abraham ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

From adventure to indenture, martyrs to merchants, Partition to plantation, from Kashmir to Kerala, Japan to Jamaica and beyond, the many facets of the great migrations of India and the world are mapped in India Moving, the first book of its kind. To understand how millions of people have moved-from, to and within India-the book embarks on a journey laced with evidence, argument and wit, providing ... Read more

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From adventure to indenture, martyrs to merchants, Partition to plantation, from Kashmir to Kerala, Japan to Jamaica and beyond, the many facets of the great migrations of India and the world are mapped in India Moving, the first book of its kind. To understand how millions of people have moved-from, to and within India-the book embarks on a journey laced with evidence, argument and wit, providing
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Incarnations

India in 50 Lives

by Sunil Khilnani ...

Narrated by Sunil Khilnani ...

Unabridged

11 hours 18 min

The lives and afterlives of 50 incredible Indian people from ancient India to the 21st century'Essential... whoppingly aurally intense' New Statesman'... makes the mind fly across time, place and history. You may smile as, mentally, you walk alongside Khilnani up some flinty slope. You will keep thinking about what he said long after.' The TelegraphHistorian Sunil Khilnani, Professor of History ... Read more

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The lives and afterlives of 50 incredible Indian people from ancient India to the 21st century'Essential... whoppingly aurally intense' New Statesman'... makes the mind fly across time, place and history. You may smile as, mentally, you walk alongside Khilnani up some flinty slope. You will keep thinking about what he said long after.' The TelegraphHistorian Sunil Khilnani, Professor of History
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