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Number of Pages
393
Age Group
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Calcutta: The City Revealed Is A Groundbreaking Historical Study Of One Of India's Most Complex Cities. This In-Depth Examination Traces Calcutta's Evolution From Colonial Foundations Through The Modern Era, Revealing How Poverty, Famine, Riots, And Disease Have Shaped Its Streets And The Lives Of Its People. Geared Toward Historians, Students, And Curious Readers Alike, The Book Offers A Thoughtful, Educational, And Sometimes Sobering Portrait Of Urban Life In A Metropolis That Refuses To Be Understood At A Glance.
Written With Rigor And Accessible Storytelling, Calcutta: The City Revealed Weaves Together Pivotal Events, Social Dynamics Among Inhabitants, And The Resilience Of Communities. As The First Comprehensive Examination Since 1918, It Fills A Crucial Gap In Understanding The City's Evolution And The Enduring Challenges Of Governance And Colonial Legacies. The Content Is Presented Through Clear Narrative, Supported By Archival Research, And Invites Readers To See Calcutta Not Merely As A Place In History But As A Living, Evolving Urban Experience.
After You Finish Calcutta: The City Revealed, You Will Have Gained A Nuanced Understanding Of Calcutta's Identity And Its Ongoing Relevance To How We Think About Cities. The Book Invites Reflection On How History Shapes The Present, Leaving Readers With A Sense Of Connection To A City Whose Enduring Spirit Continues To Inform Its Future.
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
393
SKU
9780140095579
ISBN
9780140095579
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8 x 1.8 x 19.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
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