THE INCREDIBLE HISTORY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN & Land of the Seven Rivers-PB: A Brief History of India's Geography (SET OF 2 BOOKS)

This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.Land of Seven Rivers: A Brief History of Indias Geography is regarded as a fascinating read the main motive of which is to acquaint the readers with the fascinating geography of the country. It is also a curious read on how several facts and stories which make an intrinsic part of Indias history actually came into vicinity. While explaining these the book also questions several incidents that are thought to be a major part of Indias history like why did Buddha choose Sarnath as the site for his first sermon and how did the Europeans exactly map our country. The brilliance of the book lies in the fact that it tries to answer many questions from Indian History from the point of view of the countrys geography by studying its various ancient cities rivers mountains and hills. An avid traveller Sanyal has travelled to numerous archaeological sites crossed numerous rivers and gained an in-depth knowledge by reading the ancient manuscripts all with the aim to help the readers gain good hold about the geography of India. The reprint edition of the book was published in 2013 by Penguin Publishers and is available in paperback. About the author: The Global Strategist for one of the leading banks of the world Sanjeev Sanyal is also an important writer whose another famous book is The Indian Renaissance: Indias Rise After A Thousand Years of Decline. In 2010 he was named the Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Review 'A fascinating new look at Indian history and civilization' -- Amish'[A] gripping yet thought-provoking account of the rise and fall of urban civilizations in India'Business Standard'Highly enjoyable and provocative'India Today About the Author About the Author: The author of Land of The Seven Rivers: A Brief History of India's Geography Sanjeev Sanyal is presently working as the Global Strategist for one of the leading banks in the world. He is also a renowned writer who lives both in India and Singapore from time to time. He has also written another popular book titled The Indian Renaissance: India's Rise After A Thousand Years of Decline.An adaptation of The Ocean of Churn for young readersWhen did the first humans arrive in India and how did they get here?What are Roman artefacts from hundreds of years ago doing in a town near Puducherry?How did merchants from Arabia end up near Kochi?From the east coast of Africa to Australia one big blue body of water has connected diverse peoples and cultures for thousands of years the incredible Indian Ocean. Read on to learn about the fearless travellers and sailors pirates and conquerors who set out to cross the ocean in search of gold and glory and discover how geography can shape the course of history. Review An Incredible Insight Into The Indian Ocean For The Young Mind . . .. . . The Incredible History of the Indian Ocean relates stories of valour and adventure is straightforward and elegantly illustrated - a book that should reach the hands of every inquisitive young mind. -- SwarayjaThis is Sanyal's second adaptation for young readers after The Incredible History of India's Geography based on his bestselling Land of the Seven Rivers.With illustrations by Nikhil Gulati superbly complementing the text the book through its 11 chapters weaves its way from The Birth of the Indian Ocean through Dynasties Invasions and Shipwrecks Treasure on the Other Side of the World In Search of Spices and This Land Is Our Land et al to From Dusk to a New Dawn to unfold a canvas that is breathtaking in its scope.It's definitely a must-read. -- IANS About the Author Sanjeev Sanyal is a prolific writer who writes for adults and children. He has also authoredThe Incredible History of India's Geography for a younger audience. Sanjeev Sanyal is the principal economic advisor to the Government of India and an internationally acclaimed economist and urban theorist. He writes on topics ranging from economics to history and is the author of the bestselling booksLand of the Seven Rivers andThe Indian Renaissance. In 2014 he was given the inaugural International Indian Achievers Award for contributions to literature. He has been a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society London visiting scholar at Oxford University adjunct fellow at Institute of Policy Studies Singapore and a senior fellow of the World Wide Fund for Nature. Sanjeev attended Shri Ram College of Commerce Delhi and St. John's College Oxford where he was Rhodes Scholar. He lives in Delhi.