Roshen Dalal Books

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.

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.

This book traces the captivating story of Indian history, from the earliest times to the present. It covers all key historical milestones--the advent of the first people, the rise and fall of the Harappan civilization, the emergence of Buddhism and Jainism, prominent dynasties of ancient and medieval India, the arrival of the Europeans, the British regime, the Indian resistance from the Revolt of 1857 to independence, and the nation's progress as a thriving democracy, from 1947 till the present day. It also illuminates Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to the freedom struggle, India during WWII, Partition and its aftermath, the drafting of the Constitution and the enterprise of nation building, and all governments from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi. Going beyond a mere chronological retelling, this well-researched book provides fascinating anecdotes and trivia along with rich illustrations and maps, to make history engaging for young learners. It will be an invaluable ready resource for students of Indian history and general readers alike.

Jahrtausende alte, lebendige Kulturen und Sprachen, kostbare Teppiche und farbenprächtige Saris, Gewürze und imposante Landschaften – mit dem Vis-à-Vis-Reiseführer Indien wird die faszinierende Vielgestaltigkeit des indischen Subkontinents lebendig. Indiens reiche Geschichte und Tradition sind in majestätischen Tempelanlagen und spirituellen Festen stets gegenwärtig. Land und Leute lassen sich am besten beim Trekking, z. B. im Hochland von Ladakh und Zanskar, kennen lernen. In welchen Restaurants die traditionellen Thali besonders köstlich sind, erfährt der Leser im ausführlichen Anhang. Hier finden sich auch viele weitere nützliche Tipps und Adressen.

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.