ID | 026484 |
Call Number | 954/BHA |
Title Proper | Lands of belonging |
Other Title Information | A history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain |
Language | ENG |
Author | Bhatt, Donna ; Bhatt, Vikesh Amey ; Salini, Perera (ill.) ; Bhatt, Donna Amey |
Publication | London, Nosy Crow, 2022. |
Description | 64p Turquoise spine |
Note | This book aims to piece together the interesting, surprising, and sometimes very sad story of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain, and how these countries have shaped one another over the centuries. From exploring the vast empires and amazing inventions of ancient India, to revealing the challenges faced by South Asian migrants to Britain - or celebrating the amazing culture, innovations, inventions, and achievements of British people of South Asian heritage today - this book shows how the past, present and future of these four countries will always be intertwined. |
Note | Welcome! What makes you, you? Inventive ancient India One land, many religions Ancient Indian empires The dazzling delights of India One land, many kings Building an empire The world at war Dividing a country Independence for India From South Asia to Britain A place to call home Racism and uprisings South Asian culture today Bold South Asian flavour Party time! Fireworks, food and fasting A day in your life South Asian customs Do you speak South Asian? Fun and games! Amazing South Asians Amazing South Asians today A South Asian calendar of celebrations Time to reflect What happened when? What happened next? |
Standard Number | 97818339944680 |
Price. Qualification | £14.99(Hb) |
Classification Number | 954 |
Key Words | Emigration and Immigration ; Great Britain ; Great Britain - History ; Pakistan ; UOI - Migration ; Identity ; Individuality ; UOI - National Pride ; UOI - Culture ; Imperialism ; UOI - Discoveries and inventions/explorations ; South Asians - History ; South Asians ; Pakistan - History |