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The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History

by Sanjeev Sanyal
The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History
The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History

Indian Ocean's pivotal role in human history.

If you're captivated by untold historical narratives and the intricate interplay of cultures, Sanjeev Sanyal's "The Ocean of Churn" is a compelling choice. It's not just a recounting of events; it's a vibrant tapestry intertwining the stories of adventurers, empires, and traders, revealing the Indian Ocean's profound influence on human civilization. It's a fresh lens on history that challenges established views and stitches together a mosaic of evidence that could redefine your understanding of the past.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History

by Sanjeev Sanyal
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ISBN: 9780670087327
Authors: Sanjeev Sanyal
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Date of Publication: 2016-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, History
Related Topics: Travelogue, History, World History, Asia, Historical
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 1691 readers)

Description

Much of human history has played itself out along the rim of the Indian Ocean. In a first-of-its-kind attempt, bestselling author Sanjeev Sanyal tells the history of this significant region, which stretches across East Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to South East Asia and Australia. He narrates a fascinating tale about the earliest human migrations out of Africa and the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar; medieval Arab empires and Chinese ‘treasure fleets’; the rivalries of European colonial powers and a new dawn. Sanjeev explores remote archaeological sites, ancient inscriptions, maritime trading networks and half-forgotten oral histories, to make exciting revelations. In his inimitable style, he draws upon existing and new evidence to challenge well-established claims about famous historical characters and the flow of history. Adventurers, merchants, explorers, monks, swashbuckling pirates, revolutionaries and warrior princesses populate this colourful and multifaceted narrative. The Ocean of Churn takes the reader on an amazing journey through medieval geopolitics and eyewitness accounts of long-lost cities to the latest genetic discoveries about human origins, bringing alive a region that has defined civilization from the very beginning.
 

Indian Ocean's pivotal role in human history.

If you're captivated by untold historical narratives and the intricate interplay of cultures, Sanjeev Sanyal's "The Ocean of Churn" is a compelling choice. It's not just a recounting of events; it's a vibrant tapestry intertwining the stories of adventurers, empires, and traders, revealing the Indian Ocean's profound influence on human civilization. It's a fresh lens on history that challenges established views and stitches together a mosaic of evidence that could redefine your understanding of the past.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.