The ocean of churn: how the Indian ocean shaped human history
Sanyal, Sanjeev
The ocean of churn: how the Indian ocean shaped human history - Haryana Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd. 2017 - xiii, 297 p.
In this ambitious book, bestselling author Sanjeev Sanyal chronicles the grand sweep of history from East Africa to Australia, conjuring the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar, medieval Arab empires and Chinese ‘treasure fleets’ in rich, vivid detail. He explores remote archaeological sites, maritime trading networks and half-forgotten oral tales to challenge established historical narratives with fresh evidence. Shining new light on medieval geopolitics and long-lost cities, The Ocean of Churn is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a vibrant civilization.
9780143429081
Indian Ocean Region
India
Civilization
909.09824 / SAN
The ocean of churn: how the Indian ocean shaped human history - Haryana Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd. 2017 - xiii, 297 p.
In this ambitious book, bestselling author Sanjeev Sanyal chronicles the grand sweep of history from East Africa to Australia, conjuring the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar, medieval Arab empires and Chinese ‘treasure fleets’ in rich, vivid detail. He explores remote archaeological sites, maritime trading networks and half-forgotten oral tales to challenge established historical narratives with fresh evidence. Shining new light on medieval geopolitics and long-lost cities, The Ocean of Churn is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a vibrant civilization.
9780143429081
Indian Ocean Region
India
Civilization
909.09824 / SAN