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The ocean of churn : how the Indian Ocean shaped human history / Sanjeev Sanyal.

By: Sanyal, Sanjeev [author.].
Material type: TextTextPublisher: Haryana: Puffin Books/Penguin Random House India, 2017Description: xiii, 297 pages : maps (black and white) ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9780143429081.Subject(s): Indian Ocean Region -- History | Indian Ocean Region -- Civilization | India -- HistoryDDC classification: 909.09824 LOC classification: DS340 | .S26 2016Also available as an e-book.Summary: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-280) and index.

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.

Also available as an e-book.

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