The Historylogy Podcast
The Historylogy Podcast, hosted by Shinil Subramanian Payamal, explores history through book reviews, archaeological discoveries, and stories of people and places. New episodes are released weekly on Fridays, with regular book giveaways for listeners.
Episodes
A History of India as it Happened written by François Gautier - Book Review
We dig into François Gautier's "A History of India as it Happened: Not as it Has Been Written," a 2013 revisionist counter-history that puts colonial and Marxist historians on trial. Gautier, a French journalist who has lived in India since the 1970s, argues that everything from the Aryan invasion theory to accounts of Islamic conquest and British rule has been softened, distorted, or deliberately
Tales of the Past: The Odisha Saga written by Sibashis Mahapatra
Odisha's medieval history rarely gets more than a footnote treatment: a temple here, an Ashokan war there. In this episode, we dig into Sibashis Mahapatra's "Tales of the Past: The Odisha Saga," a nine-essay collection that resurrects forgotten kings, lost battles, and the odd loyal Brahmin general along the way. We talk about why the book skips a straight timeline in favor of standalone stories,
Political letters of Shāh Walīullāh Dehlavī translated by Rohit Sahasrabudhe - Book Review
In the 1750s, as Mughal power crumbled and Maratha armies pushed deeper into Hindustan, a Delhi theologian named Shāh Walīullāh sat down to write letters — not to fight the coming storm, but to direct it. In this episode, we open a newly translated collection of his political correspondence, Political Letters of Shāh Walīullāh Dehlavī: "Most Systematic Theory of Jihād," translated by Rohit Sahasra
The End of the Maratha Empire edited by Manoj Dani and Guruprasad Kanitkar - Book Review
Captain John MacLeod was a young Scottish military engineer who marched into the Deccan in November 1817, just as the Maratha Empire's century-long dominance collapsed under the weight of the Third Anglo-Maratha War. His day-by-day field journal, edited by Manoj Dani and Guruprasad Kanitkar, is the subject of this episode. We trace MacLeod's path from route surveys through the Satmala and Sahyadri
Echoes From Konkan written by Sarla Bhirud - Book Review
In this episode of The Historylogy Podcast, we dive deep into the ancient rock-cut heritage of Maharashtra with a comprehensive book review of Echoes From Konkan: Unravelling prehistoric and political tales through the Kuda Caves by Sarla Bhirud.
Nestled in the Raigad district, the Kuda Caves are more than just breathtaking Buddhist rock-cut structures—they are silent witnesses to ancient trade ne
The Theft of India written by Roy Moxham - Book Review
The Theft of India documents the intense rivalry for spoils that played out between the British, the French, the Dutch, the Portuguese and the impact this had on Indians. It details the political intrigue, the agreements and the betrayals, the oppression, swindling and greed of these foreign powers as they each tried to strengthen their grip on this vast and ‘exotic’ land.
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The House of Jaipur written by John Zubrzycki - Book Review
Deeply researched and compellingly narrated, The House of Jaipur is a gripping saga studded with unforgettable characters, their charmed lives often crossed by misfortune and tragedy.
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The Saint’s Shadow: Gautam Khattar and the Letters of St. Francis Xavier
For many Goans, St. Francis Xavier is Goencho Saib—the Protector of Goa. But Gautam Khattar's rhetoric was based on a specific reading of history—one that claims the missionary's methods were anything but saintly.
To understand the roots of this anger, we have to go back to 1542. We have to look at the words of the Jesuits themselves. Specifically, the book The Life and Letters of St. Francis Xav
Glorious Failure written by Robert Ivermee - Book Review
Exploding the myth of a benign French presence on the subcontinent, Robert Ivermee's extensive research reveals how France's Indian empire relied on war-making, conquest, opportunistic alliances, regime change and slavery to pursue its ambitions.
From great power rivalry to informal empire and entrenched inequalities, Glorious Failure tackles topics that remain vital and urgent in today's world.
The Man Who Divided India written by Rafiq Zakaria - Book Review
The Man Who Divided India: An Insight into Jinnah's Leadership and Its Aftermath written by Rafiq Zakaria first published in 2001 (with later editions including updates, such as a chapter on Musharraf's leadership) is a compelling, often provocative examination of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s role in the partition of the Indian subcontinent.
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The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi written by Makarand R. Paranjape - Book Review
The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi written by Makarand R. Paranjape is an explosive and original analysis of the assassination of the 'Father of the Nation'. Who is responsible for the Mahatma's death? Just one determined zealot, the larger ideology that supported him, the Congress-led government that failed to protect him or a vast majority of Indians and their descendants who considered G
The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven written by James Wasserman - Book Review
In The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven, occult scholar and secret society member James Wasserman provides compelling evidence that the interaction of the Knights Templar and the Assassins in the Holy Land transformed the Templars from the Pope's private army into a true occult society, from which they would sow the seeds of the Renaissance and the Western Mystery Tradition.
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Military History of India written by Sir Jadunath Sarkar - Book Review
The book 'Military History of India' covers the history of the military in the Indian subcontinent before the precolonial era. The text introduces the geographical aspects in setting up the militaristic approaches for campaigns in various battles and conquest of territories.
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Top 20 Best History Books of 2025: The Definitive List
What were the most influential, ground-breaking, and heart-pounding history books of the past year? In this special episode of The Historylogy Podcast, host Shinil Subramanian Payamal counts down the definitive Top 20 International Non-Fiction History Books of 2025.From the shifting sands of Ancient Egypt to the survival stories of WWII and the evolution of modern democracy, we explore the titles
Top 15 Most Anticipated International Non-Fiction History Books of 2026 - Part 1
I have searched the interwebs to find the most eagerly awaited International non-fiction history book titles. From books by Robert Ivermee to Jared Diamond to Matt Kaplan to Antony Beevor and others, these books cover a wide variety of topics. From French ambitions in India to serial killers to lost Spanish Empire treasures to lost cities, there is something for everyone looking to enhance their h
Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Non-Fiction History Books of 2026
In this episode, we dive deep into the archives and upcoming catalogs to bring you the definitive list of Indian history and non-fiction books set to hit the shelves in 2026. From sweeping biographies of forgotten queens to deep dives into the symbols of our Republic, we explore the stories that will shape the national conversation this year. Whether you’re a UPSC aspirant, a casual history buff,
After Me, Chaos written by M.J. Akbar - Book Review
The deep faith of Mughal kings in astrology has been hidden in plain sight, ignored by those who failed to understand its relevance. The evidence lies in original sources: commissioned biographies like Humayunnama and Akbarnama, autobiographies such as Baburnama and Tuzuk-i-Jahangir, records of imperial correspondence and court documents.After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire written by M
Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar written by Jagjeet Lally - Book Review
Breathing new life and a fresh perspective into the history of the Mughal Empire, Jagjeet Lally’s Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar takes us on a fabulous journey from the empire’s rich and fertile countryside, to the hustle and bustle of its great cities and ports; and from religious debates in Delhi’s fairgrounds and public squares and legal battles over property in Surat, to princely wars of succession a
Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar written by M. J. Akbar - Book Review
Drawing upon the letters, memoirs and journals of traders, travellers, bureaucrats, officials, officers and the occasional bishop, Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar is a chronicle of racial relations between Indians and their last foreign invaders, sometimes infuriating but always compelling.Order links of the book 'Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar' below:Amazon India:PaperbackHardcoverKi
The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II written by Gautam Hazarika - Book Review
Gautam Hazarika’s The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II, enriched by personal accounts and the hard truth, is a testament to loyalty, resilience and the indomitable human spirit.Order links of the book 'The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II' below:Amazon India:HardcoverKindleAmazon USA:HardcoverKindlePlease feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https:
After The Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton - Book Review
Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton , explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. It is an indispensable guide to the depth and power of the Shia–Sunni split.Order links of the book 'After The Prophet: The Epic Story Of The Shia-Sunni Split In Islam' below:A
Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause by Aabhas Maldahiyar - Book Review
'Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause', in this exposé, Aabhas Maldahiyar uncovers a trove of explosive material, including declassified documents from German, American, and British archives, revealing the Nazi–Islamist alliance that history tried to erase. From the Grand Mufti urging Hitler to export the Holocaust to the Middle East, to the Muslim Brotherhood treating Mein Kamp
Being Hindu, Being Indian written by Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav - Book Review
Meticulously researched and eloquently written, Being Hindu, Being Indian offers the first comprehensive examination of Lajpat Rai’s nationalist thought. By revealing the complexities of Rai’s thinking, it provokes us to think more deeply about broader questions relevant to present-day politics: Are all expressions of ‘Hindu nationalism’ the same as Hindutva? What are the similarities and differen
The Regent Queen of Ichalkaranji Anubai Saheb Ghorpade written by Mohini Peshwa Karkarey - Book Review
We know little about Anubaisaheb Ghorpade, Ichalkaranji’s courageous regent and protector in the 18th Century. This book will reveal to you her life and contributions against the backdrop of the Maratha Empire, telling you the intriguing tale of this unsung, overlooked, yet dynamic heroine.Order links of the book 'The Regent Queen of Ichalkaranji Anubai Saheb Ghorpade' below:Amazon India:Paperback
Eminent Distorians written by Utpal Kumar - Book Review
Eminent Distorians: Twists and Truths in Bharat’s History challenges this historiography, presenting Bharat’s story from its own perspective. It debunks the Aryan invasion theory, calling Vedic and Harappan civilizations two sides of the same coin. It reevaluates Ashoka’s legacy and the Nehruvian obsession with his ‘greatness’. It reinterprets Bharat’s ‘golden era’ during the Gupta period and shed
Proto written by Laura Spinney - Book Review
One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story.At the end of the last ice age, a language was born between Europe and Asia. This tongue, which we call Proto-Indo-European, exploded outwards until its offspring were spoken from Scotland to China. Today Indo-European languages are spoken by nearly half of humanity. How did this happen?Laura Spinney set out to answer that question, ret
Victoria: The Queen written by Julia Baird - Book Review
From International New York Times columnist Julia Baird comes a magnificent biography of Queen Victoria. Drawing on previously unpublished papers, Victoria: The Queen is a stunning new portrait of the real woman behind the myth a story of love and heartbreak, of devotion and grief, of strength and resilience.Order links of the book 'Victoria: The Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled
Genghis Khan: Life, Death, and Resurrection by John Man - Book Review
Genghis Khan is one of history’s immortals: a leader of genius and the founder of the world’s greatest land empire ─ twice the size of Rome’s. His mysterious death in 1227 placed all at risk, so it was kept a secret until his heirs had secured his conquests. Secrecy has surrounded him ever since. His undiscovered grave, with its imagined treasures, remains the subject of intrigue and speculation.
Sarama And Her Children written by Bibek Debroy - Book Review
The most recognized dog in Indian myth is the dog in the Mahabharata that accompanied the Pandavas—not actually a dog but Dharma in disguise. There are, however, several more references to dogs in the classical texts. Mentioned for the first time in the Rg Veda, the eponymous Sarama is the dog of the gods and the ancestor of all dogs. In Sarama and Her Children, the evolution of the Indian attitud
Dharmanomics written by Sriram Balasubramanian - Book Review
Did Rajaraja Chola, who built the world-renowned Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, and Suryavarman II of Kambuja Desa (Cambodia), who built the world’s largest temple complex, Angkor Wat, erect these enduring marvels with a magic wand? Surely not. How did they nurture prosperity? What were the economic models that enabled them to leave the world awestruck?Sriram Balasubramanian’s sequel to the pathb
A Glimpse of My Life written by Ram Prasad 'Bismil' - Book Review
'A Glimpse of My Life: Autobiography of the Indian Revolutionary Ram Prasad ‘Bismil’', originally titled Nij Jiwan Ki Ek Chhata (निज जीवन की एक छटा), this book was written in secret during Bismil's imprisonment, while he was on death row. It is a passionately narrated account of the life of a young and daring freedom fighter who lived and died with the single aim of freeing India from foreign rule
Mughal Farmans and Nishans in the BISM Collection written by Manoj Dani - Book Review
This volume unveils forty-five rare farmāns and nishāns—imperial orders issued by the Mughal royal family—exploring their intricate details, from the calligraphic elegance of the Tughrā, the official lexicon used therein, to the formal endorsements of administrative officials. It offers readers an opportunity to dive into the rich tapestry of these decrees, allowing them to effortlessly browse and
India Conquered written by Jon Wilson - Book Review
'India Conquered: Britain’s Raj and the Chaos of Empire' is the first general history of British India for over twenty years, getting under the skin of the empire to show how British rule really worked. Oscillating between paranoid paralysis and moments of extreme violence, it was beset by chaos and chronic weakness.Jon Wilson argues that this contradictory character was a consequence of the Raj’s
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries written by Colin Wilson - Book Review
'The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries' is an expert examination of the most perplexing and still unexplained mysteries in more than two thousand years of human history. From Atlantis, the Bermuda Triangle, and Bigfoot to Tunguska, vampires, and zombies, the most fascinating subjects previously featured in Colin Wilson's popular Unsolved Mysteries Past and Present, The Encyclopedia of Uns
Panipat written by Casi Raja Pundit - Book Review
This is the most detailed account we possess of the Third battle of Panipat, and is the impartial narrative of an eye-witness of what he saw and heard. The narrative of Casi Raja Pundit brings alive larger than life personalities from history—Sadashivrao Bhao, Ahmed Shah Abdali, and Ibrahim Gardi, among others.Order links of the book 'Panipat' below:Amazon India:PaperbackAmazon USA:PaperbackFlipka
The World Was Going Our Way written by Christopher Andrew - Book Review
The World Was Going Our Way reveals in full the secrets of this astonishing cache, showing for the first time the extent of the KGB’s influence around the world, from making friends with Fidel Castro in Cuba to starting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. For over twenty years, the KGB believed that the Third World was the arena in which it could win the Cold War against the West.Order links of th
Travels in India – Volume 2 written by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier - Book Review
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605–1689) was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveller. Tavernier, a private individual and merchant traveling at his own expense, covered, by his own account, 60,000 leagues (120,000 miles) in making six voyages to Persia and India between the years 1630 and 1668.Tavernier's writings show that he was a keen observer, as well as a remarkable cultural anthropologis
Travels in India – Volume 1 written by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier - Book Review
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605–1689) was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveller. Tavernier, a private individual and merchant traveling at his own expense, covered, by his own account, 60,000 leagues (120,000 miles) in making six voyages to Persia and India between the years 1630 and 1668.Tavernier's writings show that he was a keen observer, as well as a remarkable cultural anthropologis
The Rise of Ancient Indians written by Vijender Sharma - Book Review
The Rise of Ancient Indians: Their Cities, Art, Trade, and Science written by Vijender Sharma is an effort to connect with children and young adults, bringing them a part of our history that forms the foundation of our society. Spanning a vast timeline, the book takes a non-chronological approach to keep the narrative engaging rather than monotonous. It explores how our civilization and culture ev
Stolen History written by Sathnam Sanghera - Book Review
'Stolen History: The Truth about the British Empire and How It Shaped Us' is an accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for younger readers, by bestselling author of Empireland, Sathnam Sanghera.Order links of the book 'Stolen History' below:Amazon India:PaperbackKindleAudibleAmazon USA:PaperbackKindleAudibleEmpireland written by Sathnam Sanghera - Book ReviewAnd plea
Empireland written by Sathnam Sanghera - Book Review
Published in 2021, 'Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain' written by Sathnam Sanghera tackles the complex legacy of imperialism, weaving historical analysis with Sanghera’s own experiences as a British Sikh, intertwining personal anecdotes with meticulous research and offering a fresh perspective on a topic often mired in defensiveness or selective amnesia.Order links of the book
Challenging Destiny written by Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran - Book Review
Darkness engulfs the Indian subcontinent. The 17th century is destined to be an era of brutal wars, incessant oppression, and physical and spiritual carnage in the name of religion. Shivaji, a warrior and thinker far ahead of his times, rises and renders a rousing dream - respect and dignity for human life, economic equity, and empowerment.Order links of the book 'Challenging Destiny: A Biography
My Name is Gauhar Jaan written by Vikram Sampath - Book Review
Vikram Sampath’s ‘My Name is Gauhar Jaan: Life and Times of a Musician’ is a meticulously researched and engrossing biography that revives the fascinating life of one of India’s earliest recording artists—Gauhar Jaan.Order links of the book 'My Name is Gauhar Jaan: Life and Times of a Musician' below:Amazon India:PaperbackHardcoverKindleAmazon USA:HardcoverPaperbackKindleAnd please don't forget to
From The Holy Mountain written by William Dalrymple - Book Review
William Dalrymple’s third book 'From The Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of Byzantium' published in 1997, is a masterful blend of travelogue, history, and cultural exploration.Order links of the book 'From The Holy Mountain' below:Amazon India:PaperbackHardcoverKindleAmazon USA:HardcoverPaperbackKindleAnd please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits fr
The Blood Telegram written by Gary J. Bass - Book Review
This magnificent history provides an unprecedented chronicle of the 1971 break-up of Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh. It provides the first full account of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s secret support for Pakistan in 1971 as it committed shocking atrocities in Bangladesh.Order links of the book 'The Blood Telegram' below:Amazon India:PaperbackKindleAudibleAmazon USA:PaperbackKindleAu
The Origin of Species written by Charles Darwin - Book Review
A true masterpiece, The Origin of Species laid the foundation of evolutionary biology as early as 1859. Extraordinarily well written, the book doesn’t only explain evolution in an instructive and accessible manner, it also includes fascinating stories about how the process of natural selection occurs in the animal and plant kingdoms.Order links of the book 'The Origin of Species' below:Amazon Indi
A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar written by Robert Sewell - Book Review
First published in 1900, ‘A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar’ is unbiased research and work on the Vijayanagar Empire by Robert Sewell, a collector, and magistrate in Madras Presidency in colonial India.Order links of the book 'A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar' below:Amazon India:PaperbackHardcoverKindleAmazon USA:PaperbackHardcoverKindleAnd please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest b
Independence written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Book Review
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's powerful new novel 'Independence' is a moving story of loyalty and love, nationhood and sisterhood, set against India's independence movement, at once exhilarating and devastating.Order links of the book 'Independence' below:Amazon India:HardcoverPaperbackKindleAudibleAmazon USA:HardcoverPaperbackKindleAudibleAnd please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for late
Hormegeddon written by Bill Bonner - Book Review
From the mind of Bill Bonner comes Hormegeddon, a phenomenon that occurs when a small dose of something produces a favorable result, but if you increase the dosage, the results end in disaster. The same applies when the world gets too much of a good thing in public policy, economics, and business. Drawing on examples throughout modern political history, Bonner brings context and understanding to t
Top 27 Most Anticipated History Books of 2025
These titles span a wide range of historical topics from cultural exchanges, to colonial history, modern conflicts, and environmental perspectives, providing a rich selection for history enthusiasts in 2025. Remember, publication dates might shift, but these are currently anticipated for release in 2025.And please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from th
On War written by Carl von Clausewitz - Book Review
Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most substantial pursuit in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the title's first existence in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has enlivened generations of soldiers, intellectuals and political leaders. This book is one of the most important treatises on political-military analys
The Golden Road written by William Dalrymple - Book Review
'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World' reveals how Indian ideas transformed the world, crossing political borders to influence everything from the statues of Indian ascetics in Roman seaports to Buddhism in China, and the observatories of Baghdad to crucial mathematical concepts such as ‘zero’ ─ and even the very numbers we use to this day. Drawing from a lifetime of scholarshi
Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum written by Vikram Sampath - Book Review
Meticulously researched, authoritative and unputdownable, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760-1799) written by Dr. Vikram Sampath opens a window to the life and times of one of the most debated figures from India's history.Order links of the book 'Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760-1799)' below:Amazon India:HardcoverKindleAmazon USA:HardcoverKindleFlipkart:Hardcov
Imperial Games in Tibet written by Dilip Sinha - Book Review
In Imperial Games in Tibet: The Struggle for Statehood and Sovereignty, former ambassador Dilip Sinha deftly guides us through the region’s complex geopolitical entanglements, charting its history from the rise of Tibetan Buddhism, through the cloak-and-dagger machinations of the Great Game, to its fateful invasion and annexation by China in 1950. In the process, he reveals the real factors leadin
Kautilyanomics written by Sriram Balasubramanian - Book Review
Kautilyanomics for Modern Times seeks to do three things—first, to provide a structure and a context for Kautilya’s economic thoughts; second, to examine his work’s relevance today; and third, to do it in a way that a lay reader can follow and grasp easily.Order links of the book 'Kautilyanomics: For Modern Times' below:Amazon India:PaperbackKindleAmazon USA:PaperbackKindleFlipkart:PaperbackAnd pl
Rukhmabai written by Sudhir Chandra - Book Review
'Rukhmabai: The Life and Times of a Child Bride Turned Rebel-Doctor' is the extraordinary story of a child bride who took on the patriarchy and emerged one of India’s pioneering women doctors.An outcome of research spanning decades, Sudhir Chandra’s intelligent, empathetic biography shines brilliant new light on this extraordinary but little-known life of a rebel-doctor who dared to challenge the
New Cold Wars written by David E. Sanger - Book Review
New Cold Wars ― the latest from Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author of The Perfect Weapon David E. Sanger ― tells the riveting story of America at a crossroads. At the turn of the millennium, the United States was confident that a democratic Russia and a newly wealthy China could gradually be pulled into the Western-led order. That proved a fantasy. By the time Washington emer
Common Sense written by Thomas Paine - Book Review
Common Sense is a 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government. It was published anonymously on 10 January, 1776, at the beginning of the American R
The Bose Deception written by Anuj Dhar and Chandrachur Ghose - Book Review
'The Bose Deception: Declassified', in this fascinating investigative work, Anuj Dhar and Chandrachur Ghose have rummaged through more than two thousand files declassified in India, and in the UK, USA and Taiwan to disentangle the complex web of a deception plan that has kept the whole country on tenterhooks for decades. They unravel the plot layer by layer to tell a story that is bound to shock t
The Greatest Nobodies of History written by Adrian Bliss - Book Review
Equal parts fascinating and hilarious, The Greatest Nobodies of History is a surreal love letter to life’s forgotten heroes, featuring hitherto undocumented accounts from Ancient Greece to the front lines of the Great Emu War.All that follows really happened, and some of it could even be true …Order links of the book 'The Greatest Nobodies of History: Minor Characters from Major Moments' below:Ama
Bravehearts of Bharat written by Vikram Sampath - Book Review
Fifteen Brave Men and Women of Bharat who Never Succumbed to the Challenges of InvadersBut were Lost and Forgotten in the Annals of HistoryThese are the stories of those Bravehearts who Fought to Protect their Rights, Faith and FreedomPacy and unputdownable, Bravehearts of Bharat chronicles the stories of courage, determination and victory, which largely remained untold and therefore unknown for a
Targeted: Beirut written by Jack Carr and James M. Scott - Book Review
The first in a new in-depth nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut.Based on comprehensive interviews with survivors, extensive military records, as well as personal letters, diaries, and p
Nexus written by Yuval Noah Harari - Book Review
'Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI' looks through the long lens of human history to consider how the flow of information has shaped us, and our world. Taking us from the Stone Age, through the canonization of the Bible, early modern witch-hunts, Stalinism, Nazism, and the resurgence of populism today, Yuval Noah Harari asks us to consider the complex relations
Flight of Deities and Rebirth of Temples written by Meenakshi Jain - Book Review
Meenakshi Jain’s "Flight of Deities and Rebirth of Temples" is a compelling exploration of the historical narratives surrounding temples in India, particularly focusing on their transformations and the cultural implications of their journeys through time. Jain, an accomplished historian, combines meticulous research with vivid storytelling to illuminate the complex relationship between faith, poli
God's Ghostwriters written by Candida Moss - Book Review
Filled with profound revelations for reading and understanding the texts themselves, God’s Ghostwriters written by Candida Moss is a groundbreaking and rigorously researched book about how enslaved people shaped the Bible, and with it all of Christianity. It’s also an intimate portrait of lives not often considered by history, and a reckoning with the motives and methods of the early Christians as
The Demon of Unrest written by Erik Larson - Book Review
Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals.Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story that cap
The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones - Book Review
The 1619 Project charts a new American origin story, beginning not on 4th July 1776 with the American War of Independence, but in August 1619, when a ship arrived in Virginia bearing a cargo of up to thirty enslaved people from Africa.Orchestrated by the editors of the New York Times Magazine and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, The 1629 Project weaves together essays, poems
Heresy written by Catherine Nixey - Book Review
In the early years of the first millennium there were many other saviours, many sons of gods who healed the sick and cured the lame. Among them were Asclepius, the son of Apollo, who made the blind see; gentle, long-haired Apollonius, who raised the dead and Zalmoxis, who promised his followers eternal life.But as Christianity spread across the Mediterranean, these other saviours were pronounced u
The Darkening Age written by Catherine Nixey - Book Review
A bold new history of the rise of Christianity, showing how its radical followers ravaged vast swatches of classical culture, plunging the world into an era of dogma and intellectual darkness.Taking readers to the great cities of the ancient world and with a remarkable cast of scholars, zealots, martyrs and demons, The Darkening Age is a wrenching and utterly gripping account of centuries of oblit
Nuclear War: A Scenario written by Annie Jacobsen - Book Review
Nuclear war begins with a blip on a radar screen.This is a minute-by-minute account of what comes next.It has to be read to be believed.Nuclear War written by Annie Jacobsen is at once a compulsive non-fiction thriller and a powerful argument that we must rid ourselves of these world-ending weapons for ever.Order links of the book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' below:Amazon India:HardcoverKindleAudible
Sati written by Meenakshi Jain - Book Review
'Sati: Evangelicals, Baptist Missionaries, and the Changing Colonial Discourse' is not a work on Sati per se. It does not address, in any depth, issues of the possible origins of the rite; its voluntary or mandatory nature; the role, if any, of priests or family members; or any other aspect associated with the actual practice of widow immolation. Its primary focus is the colonial debate on sati, p
An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi - Book Review
In this fascinating book, Zeinab Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history – from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilisations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storyt
Tilak: The Empire's Biggest Enemy by Vaibhav Purandare - Book Review
Vaibhav Purandare encapsulates Tilak's saga in this definitive biography. He traces Tilak's journey from his early days in Konkan to his influential role across India, highlighting his battles against the British, imprisonments, and commitment to Swaraj.Rediscover an icon of Indian history whose ideas and actions continue to resonate today. Bal Gangadhar Tilak's story is not just a tale of resista
From Silk to Silicon written by Jeffrey E. Garten - Book Review
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