The Geopolitics of South Asia: From Early Empires to the Nuclear Age

by Graham P . Chapman (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $10.03

  This volume tells the story of the Indian sub-continent. It shows how geological movements moulded the land and how they still impact on it; and traces its history, from the early settlers, the Mogul Empire and the British Raj, through the impact of railways, the development of irrigation systems on the economy and the spread of representative democracy. Discussions are woven around the three major forces of integration. These are identitive forces - bonds of language, ethnicity, religion or ideology; utilitarian forces - bonds of common material interest; and coercion - the institutional use or threat of physical violence. By studying these forces, Professor Chapman shows how the organisation of territory - as states and empires, as monarchic realms and as representative democracies - has been central to the region's historic, cultural, linguistic and economic development. This second edition is fully revised and updated including new material on the Northwest frontier, Afghanistan and Kashmir, and updating and extending its coverage of international relations.

• New

  Paperback
  2009

  $65.92

  Tells the story of one of the world's greatest cultural heartlands - the Indian subcontinent. This book shows how geological movements moulded the land of this unique cradle and how they impact on it; from the early settlers, the great Mogul Empire and the British Raj, through the impact of railways, and the spread of representative democracy.

• New

  Hardcover
  2009

  $151.61

  Tells the story of one of the world's greatest cultural heartlands - the Indian subcontinent. This book shows how geological movements moulded the land of this unique cradle and how they impact on it; from the early settlers, the great Mogul Empire and the British Raj, through the impact of railways, and the spread of representative democracy.