The Puffin History of the World - Vol. 2 Dalal, Roshen & The Puffin History of India - Vol : 2: A Children’s Guide to the Making of Modern India Roshen Dalal

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The Puffin History of the World - Vol. 2 [Paperback] Dalal, Roshen From the world wars to the French revolution, the emergence of the Internet to the decoding of the genome, Roshen Dalal traces the progress of human civilization across the centuries. Find answers to how the slave trade came about and how industrialization happened. Follow the rise and fall of great empires such as the Ottomans and the Mughals, the breakdown of communism in China and the destruction and rejuvenation of Japan post nuclear attacks. Discover how new countries shaped their boundaries and great art and literature flourished. Beginning at 1500, this sequel volume packs in interesting stories and quotes, portraits of colourful personalities, fun trivia as well as numerous maps and illustrations that bring global history alive. The Puffin History of India - Vol : 2: A Children’s Guide to the Making of Modern India [Paperback] Roshen Dalal This book begins at the turning pointat which India attains independencefrom the British. Following the trauma ofthe Partition, the focus shifts to the makingof the Constitution, the integration of the565 princely states, and the setting up of theadministrative, legislative and judiciary systems.This is the story of India's people and the makingof our nation. Well researched and engaging,it is a contemporary history of India. It speaksof our art, culture, events and personalities thathave shaped the country in recent times. Nuggetsof fascinating information, attractive illustrationsand detailed maps make the book a fantastic read.Ideal for students and youngreaders, this amazing reference guidehelps to bring the past to life like never before.This is the companion volume to thebestselling The Puffin History of India: Volume1.