Roshen Dalal Knihy

Sbírka faktů, zajímavostí a obrázků, pojednávajících o všech aspektech dějin lidstva od zrodu hominidů před miliony lety až po současnost. V dolní části stránek najdete významné historické události, zaznamenané v chronologickém pořadí. Mezi ně patří války, vědecké objevy, umění a architektura, narození a úmrtí slavných, a další významné milníky. Tyto stránky obsahují také vyprávění a zajímavosti ze specifičtějších oblastí historie. Například stránky, které pojednávají o raných civilizacích (5000–1500 př. n. l.) mají dole časovou osu, a nad ní obecné informace o egyptské a minojské civilizaci. V rámečcích pak najdete podrobnější informace o egyptských pyramidách a neolitické skotské osadě ze stejného období. Přehledné rozřazení informací o tak širokém tématu, spolu se stovkami fotografií, map a ilustrací dělají z této knihy ucelený přehled pro běžné čtenáře i studenty.

Enter the portal that will export you all the way to that historic stroke of the midnight hour! The year 1947 was one of change. After almost 200 years of British rule, India became a united political entity. Only one question rang loud: What type of nation would the new India be? This book traces the country's whirlwind journey, giving us a look at the last seventy years. Against a political backdrop, it provides glimpses of India's vast and rich culture, its many languages and remarkable diversity, its eminent personalities and notable achievements in all spheres. Featuring bite-sized information, fun facts, charming illustrations and detailed maps, this special book sums up the logs of India's independence in a fitting way.

This title covers all aspects of staying in India, from trekking in the Himalayan foothills, to visiting the beaches in Goa, or taking backwater tours in Kerala.

Your essential guide to the Vedas. When were the Vedas written, and why? Who were the people who composed them? Where did they come from, how did they live? Questions, conjectures and debates go hand in hand with the Vedas, the sacred keystone texts of Hinduism. Now, noted historian Roshen Dalal sifts through centuries of information and research to present, in a straightforward and succinct manner, an account of the Vedas that is authoritative yet accessible, thus appealing to both scholars and lay readers. In this book, key insights into the Vedas are complemented by a celebration of the poetry that lies within the texts. Using socio-economic data and archaeological and linguistic research, the author introduces us to the Vedic era, enabling us to understand the culture and philosophy that produced these ancient and sublime texts.o Based on original research and numerous authoritative sources, including auxiliary texts and early commentarieso Appendices featuring selected hymns from all four Vedas, and listing all the hymns that make up the Rig Vedas Conveniently cross-referenced with a wealth of information

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.

This book provides an introduction to India's history for children of all ages. It also includes detailed maps, illustrations and descriptions of people, places and cultures.

This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad clearly and lucidly. Moreover, her vast, diverse philosophical and theological readings add priceless scholarly context to this comprehensive and fascinating volume.

From the emergence of hominids millions of years ago, up to the present day, this book is a huge compilation of facts, features, and images covering all aspects of human history.

A charismatic guru, driven by power and wealth, runs a network of ashrams while engaging in illicit activities. Central to his tumultuous life are three significant women: his wife Gita, whose mysterious death haunts him, and two others, Cynthia and Madge, who inadvertently propel him into his guru career. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the darker side of spiritual leadership, as the protagonist navigates complex relationships and moral dilemmas.