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020 _a9780143429081
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_bSAN
100 _aSanyal, Sanjeev
245 _aOcean of Churn
_bHow the Indian Ocean Shaped: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History
260 _aHaryana
_bPenguin Random House
_c2016
300 _a297
500 _aWORDI/2025/CRB/517
_b2025-06-02
505 _aHuman History
520 _aIn 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.
650 _aHistory
942 _cBK
999 _c226187
_d226187