Use Code : PD100
Save Extra Rs.100 on purchase above Rs.1,099. Valid till 5th April
Payday Sale! Get ₹100 Off on orders above ₹1099. Use code: PD100.
Extra 5% Off on Shopping above 799.
Assured 2-4 Days Express Delivery across India.
Extra 10% Off on Shopping above 1,499.
Manu S Pillai
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 849
₹ 150 Off
(Incl. of all taxes)
Pay Day Sale
Use Code : PD100
Save Extra Rs.100 on purchase above Rs.1,099. Valid till 5th April
Get this at ₹ 807
Extra 5% Off Applied
Get this at ₹ 764
Extra 10% Off
Yay! Express Delivery available by
Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
664
Age Group
All
Language
English
Piracy Free
Secure Transactions
Express Delivery
Eco‑Conscious Packaging
Book Summary
Gods, Guns & Missionaries: The Making Of The Modern Hindu Identity offers a sweeping, accessible history of the encounter between European missionaries and Hinduism from the sixteenth century to today. A thoughtful blend of political history and cultural analysis, this book speaks to history enthusiasts, students, and curious readers eager to understand how modern Hindu identity took shape—an educational, engaging journey that invites reflection rather than simple answers.
The narrative unfolds through centuries of ideas and power, showing how missionary perspectives intersected with Hindu practice, sometimes clashing, sometimes catalyzing deeper insight. Gods, Guns & Missionaries weaves together the voices of maharajahs, poets, reformers, revolutionaries, and philosophers, painting a rich picture of the social forces that shaped religion and politics under colonial rule. The chapters move with clear pace, balancing milestones with thematic threads—identity, nationalism, reform—so readers gain both a broad view and meaningful details.
After turning the final page of Gods, Guns & Missionaries, readers are better equipped to understand how modern Hindu identity was forged at the crossroads of belief, empire, and culture. It leaves you with a nuanced perspective that respects complexity, invites curiosity, and offers lasting insight into how religion and history shape the world today.
Product Details
Author
Manu S Pillai
Publisher
Prh India
Number of Pages
664
Language
English
SKU
BK0514534
ISBN
9780670093656
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
24 x 15.7 x 4.08 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 849
₹ 150 Off