TY - BOOK AU - Sanyal,Sanjeev TI - The ocean of churn: how the Indian Ocean shaped human history SN - 9780143429081 AV - DS340 .S26 2016 U1 - 909.09824 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Haryana PB - Puffin Books/Penguin Random House India KW - Indian Ocean Region KW - History KW - Civilization KW - India N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-280) and index; Also available as an e-book N2 - In this ambitious book, bestselling author Sanjeev Sanyal chronicles the grand sweep of history from East Africa to Australia, conjuring the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar, medieval Arab empires and Chinese 'treasure fleets' in rich, vivid detail. He explores remote archaeological sites, maritime trading networks and half-forgotten oral tales to challenge established historical narratives with fresh evidence. Shining new light on medieval geopolitics and long-lost cities, 'The Ocean of Churn' is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a vibrant civilization ER -