A History of Bangladesh

Hardback

Main Details

Title A History of Bangladesh
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Willem van Schendel
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:456
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreAsian and Middle Eastern history
ISBN/Barcode 9781108473699
ClassificationsDewey:954.92
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 2 July 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.

Author Biography

Willem van Schendel served as Professor of Modern Asian History at the University of Amsterdam.