| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, maps. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
The new Oxford world history
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New Oxford world history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; South Asiain World History; Copyright; Contents; Editors' Preface; Preface; Chapter 1 South Asia and the World to 1500 bce; Chapter 2 The Vedic Age, 1500-500 bce; Chapter 3 South Asia's Classical Age, 321 bce-711 ce; Chapter 4 Islam in South Asia, 711-1556; Chapter 5 The Great Mughals, 1556-1757; Chapter 6 From Company State to Crown Rule, 1757-1877; Chapter 7 Toward Freedom, 1877-1947; Chapter 8 South Asia and the World, 1947 to the Present; Chronology; Notes; Further Reading; Websites; Acknowledgments; Index |
| Summary |
This book explores how world historical processes, from changes in environment to the movement of peoples and ideas, have shaped and continue to shape the history of South Asia and its place in the wider world. As the region has continually proved able to draw inspiration from its traditional patterns of life to innovate in the face of rapid change has been severely tested over the centuries by forces as varied as colonialism to religious fundamentalism, so too has it influenced the wider world. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
South Asia -- History.
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South Asia. |
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History. |
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South Asia -- Relations.
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Relations. |
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HISTORY -- Asia -- India & South Asia. |
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International relations. |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gilbert, Marc Jason. South Asia in world history. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017] 0199760349 9780199760343 (OCoLC)961409920 |
| ISBN |
9780190661366 (electronic book) |
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0190661364 (electronic book) |
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9780199760343 |
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9780195176537 |
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0199760349 |
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