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The Quest for Modern Assam

- A History: 1942-2000
Af: Arupjyoti Saikia Engelsk Hardback

The Quest for Modern Assam

- A History: 1942-2000
Af: Arupjyoti Saikia Engelsk Hardback
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''A model work of historical scholarship''-Ramachandra Guha

''The most well-researched, comprehensive history of contemporary Assam ever written''-Partha Chatterjee

The crucial battles of World War II fought in India''s north-east-followed soon after by Independence and Partition-had a critical impact on the making of modern Assam. In the three decades following 1947, the state of Assam underwent massive political turmoil, geographical instability, and social and demographic upheaval, among others. Later, the truncated state suffered widespread unrest as various groups believed their cultural identity and political leverage were under threat. New social energies and political forces were unleashed and came to the fore.

Definitive, comprehensive and unputdownable, The Quest for Modern Assam explores the interconnected layers of political, environmental, economic and cultural processes that shaped the development of Assam since the 1940s. It offers an authoritative account that sets new standards in the writing of regional political history. Not to be missed by any one keen on Assam, India, Asia or world history in the twentieth century.

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''A model work of historical scholarship''-Ramachandra Guha

''The most well-researched, comprehensive history of contemporary Assam ever written''-Partha Chatterjee

The crucial battles of World War II fought in India''s north-east-followed soon after by Independence and Partition-had a critical impact on the making of modern Assam. In the three decades following 1947, the state of Assam underwent massive political turmoil, geographical instability, and social and demographic upheaval, among others. Later, the truncated state suffered widespread unrest as various groups believed their cultural identity and political leverage were under threat. New social energies and political forces were unleashed and came to the fore.

Definitive, comprehensive and unputdownable, The Quest for Modern Assam explores the interconnected layers of political, environmental, economic and cultural processes that shaped the development of Assam since the 1940s. It offers an authoritative account that sets new standards in the writing of regional political history. Not to be missed by any one keen on Assam, India, Asia or world history in the twentieth century.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 896
ISBN-13: 9780670095704
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0670095702
Kategori: Asiatisk historie
Udg. Dato: 28 aug 2023
Længde: 75mm
Bredde: 243mm
Højde: 169mm
Forlag: Penguin Random House India
Oplagsdato: 28 aug 2023
Forfatter(e): Arupjyoti Saikia
Forfatter(e) Arupjyoti Saikia


Kategori Asiatisk historie


ISBN-13 9780670095704


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 896


Udgave


Længde 75mm


Bredde 243mm


Højde 169mm


Udg. Dato 28 aug 2023


Oplagsdato 28 aug 2023


Forlag Penguin Random House India

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