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Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States
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totally, another of my all time favourites Bryson quote from Short History,
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| A must read on China. The debate on China is entirely shaped by Western authors who have only the Western perspective to offer. Few have interpreted China through the lens of an Asian or through the lens of the homegrown Chinese thinktank. This book ...more | |
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| Unusual and therefore worth reading. Throws fresh new perspectives on Rajaji and a whole host of comtemporary Indian figures. Yet, at times the book reveals a side of Ram Guha that few have come across - somewhat parochial and partial. At times one f ...more | |
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| Considering that there are few books that deals with contemporary Indian history, this is a book worth reading and keeping. Mostly known stuff and a few very interesting new information. And even though it is such a huge book, one is left complaining ...more | |
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| Only Mahshweta Devi could have dealt with a subject like this in its true human spirit. Its a story around a mother and his dead son, but therein lies the key to unterpreting the human tragedy behind the Naxalite revolution, the misplaced idealism an ...more | |
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| The key to interpreting the evolution and impact of casteism on Indian society. A masterpiece in Indian literature. | |
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| if you want to understand the cultural fabric of bombay, you cant miss this book | |
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| this is the book that can be called the gateway to america. if you want to understand and interpret american culture without getting into academic details and want to have a treasure trove of american trivia, this is the book you cant miss. its enter ...more | |
dipayan’s 2018 Year in Books
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