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Language
English
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Book Summary
Smash And Grab: Annexation Of Sikkim Is A Carefully Researched History By Sunanda K. Datta-Ray That Reveals How The Himalayan Kingdom Moved From A Crown To Statehood. A Compelling Blend Of Political History And Narrative Tension, This Book Is For Readers Who Love Deep Dives Into Geopolitics And Cultural Life, From Students To Curious History Enthusiasts, Delivered In An Insightful, Adventurous Tone.
Written With A Journalist's Eye And A Storyteller's Warmth, Smash And Grab: Annexation Of Sikkim Unfolds As A Narrative History That Interweaves Political Analysis With The Vivid Texture Of Himalayan Life. It Moves Beyond Dates To Show How Legal Maneuvers, Royal Decisions, And International Pressures Converged In A Pivotal Moment. The Narrative Benefits From Previously Unseen Documents That Anchor The Story In Fact, While Portraits Of Sikkim's Last King, Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal, His American Queen Hope Cooke, And The Enigmatic Kazi Lendhup Dorji Lend Human Drama To The Geopolitical Stakes.
Across Its Pages, The Book Explores Key Concepts—Constitutional Status, Diplomatic Maneuvering, And The Legal Dimensions Of Annexation—Set Against The Broader Context Of The Great Game Between India And China. Datta-Ray's Thoughtful Analysis Is Accessible Without Sacrificing Nuance, Making This A Compelling Read For Both Scholars And Curious Readers Who Enjoy A Well-Paced History That Reads Like A Thriller.
After Finishing Smash And Grab: Annexation Of Sikkim, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Law, Power, And Personal Stories Can Reshape A Nation, Leaving Them With Fresh Insights Into Himalayan History And Its Lasting Impact On Present-Day Geopolitics.
Product Details
Author
Sunanda K Datta-Ray
Publisher
West Land
Language
English
SKU
9789360455583
ISBN
9789360455583
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 899
₹ 764
₹ 135 Off