ISBN10: 1803093544, ISBN13: 9781803093543, [publisher: Seagull Books] Hardcover pp. 164
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Seagull Books London Ltd. Hardcover. NEW. In her insightful book, "Our History, Their History, Whose History?", renowned historian Romila Thapar delves deep into the intricate world of nationalism and its profound impact on the study of history. She challenges the traditional notion of history as a mere collection of facts and dates, highlighting its purpose in shaping societies and providing a sense of ancestry to communities. Thapar argues that the interpretations of history are influenced by conflicting notions of nationalism, particularly in India, which have significantly shaped the idea of nationhood. One of the primary concerns Thapar addresses is the emergence of a nationalistic theory in India that claims the victimization of one religious community by another throughout history. She argues that this theory deliberately ignores substantial evidence that contradicts this narrative, serving a specific political and ideological purpose. Thapar counters these attempts at misrepresentation by presenting historical instances of cultural intermingling and the interconnectedness of communities in India. She asserts that the conflicts experienced today have their roots in the British colonial construction of India's history, which played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's perception of itself. Thapar also tackles the controversial issue of the deletions of sections of Indian history textbooks by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the ...

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ISBN10: 1803093544, ISBN13: 9781803093543, [publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd Mär 2024] Hardcover Neuware - An overview of nationalism and its impact on the study of history from one of India's most prominent historians. In this timely book, historian Romila Thapar delves into the complex world of nationalism and its impact on the interpretations of the past and on the discipline of history itself. History, she expounds, is no mere collection of information and chronology, and its purpose extends well beyond storytelling. Recognizing nationalism as a powerful force that gives rise to various narratives that provide ancestry to communities and shape the direction of societies, Thapar explores how, in India, two conflicting notions of nationalism have evolved and shaped the idea of the nation. Today, one such nationalistic theory claims the victimization of one religious community by another through centuries of 'misrule.' Such a claim willfully ignores ample evidence to the contrary to suit a particular political and ideological purpose. Thapar counters such attempts at misrepresentation by citing several historical instances of the nuanced interface and intermingling of cultures, as well as by showing how today's conflicts have their roots in the British colonial construction of India's history. She also addresses the recent controversy surrounding the deletions of sections of Indian history textbooks published by NCERT, the Indian ...
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Seagull Books, Date: 2024. Hardcover. New. 153 pages. 9.00x5.75x0.75 inches. 2024. Seagull Books ISBN 1803093544 9781803093543 [GB]

ISBN10: 1803093544, ISBN13: 9781803093543, [publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd, Greenford] Hardcover Hardcover. An overview of nationalism and its impact on the study of history from one of India's most prominent historians. In this timely book, historian Romila Thapar delves into the complex world of nationalism and its impact on the interpretations of the past and on the discipline of history itself. History, she expounds, is no mere collection of information and chronology, and its purpose extends well beyond storytelling. Recognizing nationalism as a powerful force that gives rise to various narratives that provide ancestry to communities and shape the direction of societies, Thapar explores how, in India, two conflicting notions of nationalism have evolved and shaped the idea of the nation. Today, one such nationalistic theory claims the victimization of one religious community by another through centuries of "misrule." Such a claim willfully ignores ample evidence to the contrary to suit a particular political and ideological purpose. Thapar counters such attempts at misrepresentation by citing several historical instances of the nuanced interface and intermingling of cultures, as well as by showing how today's conflicts have their roots in the British colonial construction of India's history. She also addresses the recent controversy surrounding the deletions of sections of Indian history textbooks published by NCERT, the Indian ...

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ISBN10: 1803093544, ISBN13: 9781803093543, [publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd, Greenford] Hardcover Hardcover. An overview of nationalism and its impact on the study of history from one of India's most prominent historians. In this timely book, historian Romila Thapar delves into the complex world of nationalism and its impact on the interpretations of the past and on the discipline of history itself. History, she expounds, is no mere collection of information and chronology, and its purpose extends well beyond storytelling. Recognizing nationalism as a powerful force that gives rise to various narratives that provide ancestry to communities and shape the direction of societies, Thapar explores how, in India, two conflicting notions of nationalism have evolved and shaped the idea of the nation. Today, one such nationalistic theory claims the victimization of one religious community by another through centuries of "misrule." Such a claim willfully ignores ample evidence to the contrary to suit a particular political and ideological purpose. Thapar counters such attempts at misrepresentation by citing several historical instances of the nuanced interface and intermingling of cultures, as well as by showing how today's conflicts have their roots in the British colonial construction of India's history. She also addresses the recent controversy surrounding the deletions of sections of Indian history textbooks published by NCERT, the Indian ...