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Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction travel narrative and history book that examines a landlocked, mountainous region in the northeast and its long struggle for independence. It challenges stereotypes by presenting the region's complexity, history, and diverse cultures. The intended reader is adults and curious readers who enjoy culture, politics, and history. The emotional tone is thoughtful, reflective, and engaging.
Presented as a story-led journey, the content blends personal discovery with historical analysis. It weaves the authorโs family history with on-the-ground reporting, interviews with local voices, and careful research to illuminate a chapter of World War II history and the influence of colonial forces. Readers move through landscapes, archives, and conversations that reveal a region often misrepresented in mainstream narratives.
For learning, the book covers concepts such as independence movements, cultural diversity, colonial impact, memory, and identity. The prose is clear and accessible, turning dense history into compelling storytelling and thoughtful reflection. It invites readers to engage with the material and form their own understanding through grounded storytelling.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how history shapes place, identity, and resilience. The work cultivates curiosity, empathy, and a lasting appreciation for the complexity of real-world regionsโencouraging thoughtful reflection long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Jonathan Glancey
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
9780571221493
ISBN
9780571221493
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x1.8x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 999
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