A History of Bangladesh

A History of Bangladesh
ISBN-10
1108462464
ISBN-13
9781108462464
Series
A History of Bangladesh
Category
History
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
2020-07-02
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Author
Willem van Schendel

Description

Bangladesh did not exist as an independent state until 1971. Willem van Schendel's state-of-the-art history navigates the extraordinary twists and turns that created modern Bangladesh through ecological disaster, colonialism, partition, a war of independence and cultural renewal. In this revised and updated edition, Van Schendel offers a fascinating and highly readable account of life in Bangladesh over the last two millennia. Based on the latest academic research and covering the numerous historical developments of the 2010s, he provides an eloquent introduction to a fascinating country and its resilient and inventive people. A perfect survey for travellers, expats, students and scholars alike.

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