The book covers important aspects such as religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art, architecture, music, and scientific developments. It also includes a special section on the influence of Indian civilization on the world, as well as on Indian political history, which provides a chronological framework for non-specialist readers. Contributors include renowned figures such as S…
Glimpses of World History by Jawaharlal Nehru is a collection of nearly 200 letters written to his daughter Indira during his imprisonment between 1930 and 1933. In these letters, Nehru masterfully weaves together a panoramic narrative of world history — from ancient civilizations in Greece and Rome to empires in Asia, from the rise and fall of major dynasties to modern political movements. W…
V. S. Naipaul's India: A Wounded Civilization is both a personal reflection and a trenchant analysis of India, written after his visit to the country in 1975 during the Emergency. Naipaul examines India's complex history, religion, and social structure, arguing that centuries of foreign rule have left deep psychological and cultural scars. He depicts a nation grappling with poverty, disillusion…
This book contains a collection of 196 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter, Indira Gandhi, during his imprisonment from 1930–1933. Through these letters, Nehru explains world history in a broad sense, from ancient civilizations and cultural developments to political struggles and major changes in global society. Presented in a narrative and reflective style, this book provides…
Glimpses of World History is a collection of 196 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter, Indira Gandhi, during his imprisonment between 1930 and 1933. In these letters, Nehru narrates the story of world history—from ancient civilizations to modern political movements—presented with a philosophical and humanistic perspective. This 1982 edition, prepared under the responsibility …
Daftar Isi : Bab I Beberapa Masalah tentang Historiografi Indonesia Bab II Sejarah Indonesia Menjelang Abad 17: Beberapa Sumber dan Petunjuk Bab III Arkeologi dan Sejarah Indonesia Bab IV Epigrafi dan Historiografi Indonesia Bab V Tradisi Lokal dan Studi Sejarah Indonesia Bab VI Gambaran Jawa pada Masa Lalu Bab VII Sumber-Sumber Sejarah Pulau Jawa dari Zaman Mataram dan Historiografi B…
THE Islamic Summit, a gathering of 56 Heads of State and Government, is being held in Doha against the backdrop of the deaths of so many valiant Palestinian people, including children, killed and maimed by Israeli bombs, mortars and bullets. They fought and died for their rights to freedom as well as their dignity. They also fought and died undeniably in defence of Islam
What do our Asian neighbours say about us when they're talking to each other? In the case of Indonesia we now have the opportunity to find out. This translation of the first contemporary book written for Indonesians about Australia describes for others our history, culture, contemporary politics, and what the author sees as the current coming of age of "the land of the kangaroo". Full of unexpe…
The French Revolution broke down the barriers of class and estate. It propelled the world forward into the modern age, one that placed the individual at the centre of the political system, and gave birth to the modern Republic and to the nation state. We in India have been keen students of the Revolution and the subsequent development of democratic institutions in France.
What is the relevance of civil society to people empowerment, effective governance, and deepening democracy? This book addresses this question by examining the activities and public participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the areas of religion, ethnicity, gender and the environment. Examples are taken from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. …