History Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/non-fiction/history/ Everything about Books and Reading Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:45:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.bookishelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/logo-7549440.jpg History Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/non-fiction/history/ 32 32 144235496 The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides https://www.bookishelf.com/the-wide-wide-sea-by-hampton-sides/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-wide-wide-sea-by-hampton-sides/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:29:32 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15326 Explore Hampton Sides' "The Wide Wide Sea," a vivid account of Captain James Cook's final voyage. This book review delves into the themes of exploration, cultural collision, and the human cost of discovery, offering insights into the complex legacy of one of history's most famed explorers.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-wide-wide-sea-by-hampton-sides/feed/ 0 15326 When the Clock Broke by John Ganz https://www.bookishelf.com/when-the-clock-broke-by-john-ganz/ https://www.bookishelf.com/when-the-clock-broke-by-john-ganz/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:05:41 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15332 John Ganz's "When the Clock Broke" explores political upheaval, social unrest, and rising populism in America during the early 1990s. Discover how these events shaped the polarized society we see today.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/when-the-clock-broke-by-john-ganz/feed/ 0 15332 Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here by Jonathan Blitzer https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-who-is-gone-is-here-by-jonathan-blitzer/ https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-who-is-gone-is-here-by-jonathan-blitzer/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:36:05 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15304 Explore Jonathan Blitzer's "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here" in this in-depth review. Discover how Blitzer blends human stories with a scathing critique of U.S. immigration policy, offering an eye-opening narrative of displacement, survival, and systemic failure.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-who-is-gone-is-here-by-jonathan-blitzer/feed/ 0 15304 The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson https://www.bookishelf.com/the-demon-of-unrest-by-erik-larson/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-demon-of-unrest-by-erik-larson/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:13:46 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14318 Explore Erik Larson’s The Demon of Unrest, a masterful account of the five tumultuous months leading up to the Civil War. Delve into the personal struggles of key historical figures and the tension that gripped a nation on the brink of disaster.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-demon-of-unrest-by-erik-larson/feed/ 0 14318 21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari https://www.bookishelf.com/21-lessons-for-the-21st-century-by-yuval-noah-harari/ https://www.bookishelf.com/21-lessons-for-the-21st-century-by-yuval-noah-harari/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:07:28 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14215 Explore the profound insights of Yuval Noah Harari's "21 Lessons for the 21st Century." This book review delves into Harari's analysis of today's most pressing issues, from AI and climate change to education and global cooperation.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/21-lessons-for-the-21st-century-by-yuval-noah-harari/feed/ 0 14215 Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari https://www.bookishelf.com/homo-deus-by-yuval-noah-harari/ https://www.bookishelf.com/homo-deus-by-yuval-noah-harari/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:48:21 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14217 Well, folks, buckle up. We’re about to take a wild ride into the future with Yuval Noah Harari as our tour guide. And let me tell you, it’s going to be one heck of a trip. In “Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow,” Harari, the same guy who blew our minds with “Sapiens,” is back […]

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/homo-deus-by-yuval-noah-harari/feed/ 0 14217 1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened by Krishna Kumar https://www.bookishelf.com/1942-by-krishna-kumar-when-british-rule-in-india-was-threatened/ https://www.bookishelf.com/1942-by-krishna-kumar-when-british-rule-in-india-was-threatened/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:10:34 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=11948 Explore a comprehensive book review of "1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened" by Krishna Kumar. Delve into the pivotal events of 1942 that challenged British colonial rule in India, from the Japanese threat to the Quit India Movement.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/1942-by-krishna-kumar-when-british-rule-in-india-was-threatened/feed/ 0 11948 Untold stories of Ramayana by Gaurang Damani https://www.bookishelf.com/untold-stories-of-ramayana-by-gaurang-damani/ https://www.bookishelf.com/untold-stories-of-ramayana-by-gaurang-damani/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:56:26 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=10581 "Untold Stories of Ramayana" by Gaurang Damani is a captivating exploration of the Ramayana and its profound wisdom, shedding light on the real events that shaped Hindu civilization. From hidden narratives and lesser-known tales to the enduring relevance of the epic in today's world, this book unveils the tapestry of ancient Hindu history, inviting readers to delve into the depths of devotion, heroism, and cosmic purpose.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/untold-stories-of-ramayana-by-gaurang-damani/feed/ 0 10581 The Trial of the Maharaja by Debleena Majumdar https://www.bookishelf.com/the-trial-of-the-maharaja-by-debleena-majumdar/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-trial-of-the-maharaja-by-debleena-majumdar/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:32:42 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=9403 This was a very thoroughly researched and educational account, as well as an interesting one, of the first judicial murder that took place in British India in the late 18th century.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-trial-of-the-maharaja-by-debleena-majumdar/feed/ 0 9403 Rajaraja Chola by Raghavan Srinivasan https://www.bookishelf.com/rajaraja-chola-by-raghavan-srinivasan/ https://www.bookishelf.com/rajaraja-chola-by-raghavan-srinivasan/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:39:22 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=8089 Title: Rajaraja Chola: Interplay Between an Imperial Regime and Productive Forces of Society Author: Raghavan Srinivasan Publisher: Leadstart publishing Genre: History First Publication: 2021 Language: English   Book Summary: Rajaraja Chola by Raghavan Srinivasan When Rajaraja Chola ascended the throne, the land of Tamils entered upon centuries of grandeur. He left behind a stupendous legacy, which has not […]

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