{"product_id":"9780143466215","title":"In The Margins Of Empires","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-fiction regional studies book that looks at the borderlands of the Himalaya. It centers on the lives and livelihoods of border communities in Nepal, Bhutan, pre-1950 Tibet and the post-1950 Tibetan Autonomous Region, Sikkim, Darjeeling, and India’s North-East, tracing centuries of cross-border exchange while challenging the imperial gaze. Written for curious readers, students, researchers, and policy observers with an interest in geography, history, and geopolitics, the tone is thoughtful, respectful, and grounded in on‑the‑ground reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented as on-the-ground reportage combined with historical context, weaving interviews, field observations, and archival material into a coherent portrait of a region often treated through a limited lens. The author treats the borderlands as an organic whole, connected by centuries of traders, travelers, scholars, monastic exchanges, missionaries, and locals, and shows how border infrastructure and geopolitical maneuvering shape everyday life across TAR and India’s perimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders move through clear chapters and case studies, guided by grounded storytelling that balances human voices with policy-level analysis. The reading experience is distinctive for its place-based perspective that situates macro geopolitics inside local economies, cultures, and daily routines, making complex concepts tangible and relevant. This educational book invites readers to see beyond headlines and understand the region as a living continuum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrounded, on-the-ground reportage across Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim, Darjeeling, and India’s Northeast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA holistic, region-centered view linking history, culture, and geopolitics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcepts covered: border politics, transboundary trade, cultural exchange, and regional identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, accessible narrative blending field notes, interviews, and archival sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace-based storytelling with thoughtful analysis that deepens understanding of the Himalaya borderlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a nuanced understanding of how geopolitics shapes livelihoods along the mountains, a deeper respect for border communities, and a more informed perspective on the region’s future. This educational book fuels curiosity, expands viewpoints, and leaves a lasting impression of resilience and interconnection in the Himalaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540491841753,"sku":"BK0532375","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/817occ5NxAL._SL1500_bad08d82-d721-40ee-b292-593984cbdaf1.jpg?v=1776678820","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143466215","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}