Enemy Of The Raj

Author : Alec Marsh
Publisher : Headline
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786158055

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Enemy of the Raj by Alec Marsh Pdf

The second in the series of the Dabble and Harris thrillers! Set in the mid-twentieth century, this adventure series is perfect for fans of action-packed, historical fiction. 'A rollicking good read' IAN RANKIN India, 1937. Intrepid reporter Sir Percival Harris is hunting tigers with his friend, Professor Ernest Drabble. Harris soon bags a man-eater - but later finds himself caught up in a hunt of a different kind... Harris is due to interview the Maharaja of Bikaner, a friend to the Raj, for his London newspaper - and he and Drabble soon find themselves accompanied by a local journalist, Miss Heinz. But is the lady all she seems? And the Maharaja himself is proving elusive... Meanwhile, the movement for Indian independence is becoming stronger, and Drabble and Harris witness some of the conflict first-hand. But even more drama comes on arrival at Bikaner when the friends find themselves confined to their quarters... and embroiled in an assassination plot! Just who is the enemy in the Maharaja's palace? What is the connection to a mysterious man Drabble meets in Delhi? And what secret plans do the British colonial officers have up their sleeves? Praise for Alec Marsh's Drabble and Harris thrillers... 'An immensely readable treat!' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH 'Told with humour and flair, Enemy of the Raj is a highly enjoyable, riveting read' ABIR MUKHERJEE 'A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable diversion' NEW STATESMAN on Enemy of the Raj 'Tremendous stuff! With the arrival of Alec Marsh's first Drabble and Harris thriller, John Buchan must be stirring uneasily in his grave' STANLEY JOHNSON

Author : Mary Patricia Callahan
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Burma
ISBN : 0801472679

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Making Enemies by Mary Patricia Callahan Pdf

The Burmese army took political power in Burma in 1962 and has ruled the country ever since. The persistence of this government--even in the face of long-term nonviolent opposition led by activist Aung San Suu Kyi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991--has puzzled scholars. In a book relevant to current debates about democratization, Mary P. Callahan seeks to explain the extraordinary durability of the Burmese military regime. In her view, the origins of army rule are to be found in the relationship between war and state formation.Burma's colonial past had seen a large imbalance between the military and civil sectors. That imbalance was accentuated soon after formal independence by one of the earliest and most persistent covert Cold War conflicts, involving CIA-funded Kuomintang incursions across the Burmese border into the People's Republic of China. Because this raised concerns in Rangoon about the possibility of a showdown with Communist China, the Burmese Army received even more autonomy and funding to protect the integrity of the new nation-state.The military transformed itself during the late 1940s and the 1950s from a group of anticolonial guerrilla bands into the professional force that seized power in 1962. The army edged out all other state and social institutions in the competition for national power. Making Enemies draws upon Callahan's interviews with former military officers and her archival work in Burmese libraries and halls of power. Callahan's unparalleled access allows her to correct existing explanations of Burmese authoritarianism and to supply new information about the coups of 1958 and 1962.

Author : Javed Iqbal Wani
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781009358590

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Sovereign Anxiety by Javed Iqbal Wani Pdf

Engages with the theme of sovereignty and law, particularly in the light of public order issues essential to any study of modern India. The enactment of extraordinary legislation is examined in the socio-political context in which it emerges.

Author : Tej Bhatia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136894671

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Punjabi by Tej Bhatia Pdf

First Published in 1993. Punjabi is the language of the Punjab-the land of five rivers--of northern India and Pakistan. Primarily written in three distinct scripts, a unique feature of the language is that, along with Lahanda and the Western Pahari dialects, it is the only modern Indo-European language spoken in South Asia which is tonal in nature. It is recognized as one of the several national languages of India and Pakistan, and approximately forty-five million people speak Punjabi as either a first or second language. This Descriptive Grammar accounts for the linguistic and sociolinguistic properties of Punjabi and Lahanda/Multani. It explores the standard language, giving a comprehensive account of syntax, morphology and phonology. With a descriptive, typological and cognitive examination of the language, this is the most up-to-date, comprehensive and authoritative description of modern Punjabi to date. This volume will be invaluable to students and researchers of linguistic theory and practice.

Author : Dr. Bhojraj Dwivedi
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9789350834046

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Be Your Own Astrologer: Ascendant Capricorn by Dr. Bhojraj Dwivedi Pdf

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Author : R. Hughes Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1020 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : BL:A0019028342

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Treaties, Agreements, and Engagements, Between the Honorable East India Company and the Native Princes, Chiefs, and States, in Western India, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, &c by R. Hughes Thomas Pdf

Author : Neerja
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781642493788

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Fauji Heart by Neerja Pdf

Fauji Heart is a captivating set of short stories, where each one has a unique flavor and yet together they build up a whole and nuanced picture of the Indian soldier. One where he is not a unidimensional stereotype of a brave-heart sworn to protect the nation, but a real, breathing, complex human being living an undoubtedly odd but fulfilling life. This collection offers a rare insight into army life that is sometimes mundane…sometimes fantastic, sometimes humourous…sometimes tragic, sometimes lonely…but always filled with adventure. ‘Civilian’ readers will enjoy this experience of engaging with the fauji world in such a real manner...beyond the tragic headlines or the usual patriotic rhetoric. Though most of the stories are set in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s they will undoubtedly resonate with old faujis and the new generation alike.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : History
ISBN : UCAL:B201509

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The Quarterly Review (london) by Anonymous Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BML:37001103170663

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The Quarterly Review (London) by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Gifford,Sir John Taylor Coleridge,John Gibson Lockhart,Whitwell Elwin,William Macpherson,William Smith,Sir John Murray IV,Rowland Edmund Prothero (Baron Ernle)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : English literature
ISBN : HARVARD:32044092624709

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The Quarterly Review by William Gifford,Sir John Taylor Coleridge,John Gibson Lockhart,Whitwell Elwin,William Macpherson,William Smith,Sir John Murray IV,Rowland Edmund Prothero (Baron Ernle) Pdf

Author : Richard K. Perkins
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490749068

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Bones of the Emperor by Richard K. Perkins Pdf

Humanity, obsessed with materialism and devoid of spirituality, is in trouble. Culturally stagnant, despite its technological achievements humankind has advanced little intellectually and morally. Having accidentally developed the means to travel faster than light, humans blunder out into the galaxy under the arrogant assumption they are masters of all they survey. In doing so they encounter an adversary who seeks to block their way, resulting in a war of attrition lasting over a century. After finally negotiating an uneasy peace with an adversary whom they have never actually seen face-to-face, humanity seeks to literally go around and continue expansion into the heart of the galaxy. In doing so, humans cross paths with an even more aggressive enemy expanding in the opposite direction, an enemy which regards humanity as nothing more than vermin to be swept aside and eradicated. Second Lieutenant Zhou Wen and Task Force RF-19.2 discovers, much to their horror, that this new enemy is on a direct path to Earth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9789386141668

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In Quest of Freedom by Anonim Pdf

The fate of nations during war depends on how well men fight, and these stories tell us how the Indian armed forces and the Mukti Bahini fought for the cause of freedom. Paradoxically, it is the value of 'Love' that was the motivating factor in this war of liberation - love for one's country, love for ones brothers in uniform, love for the people and love for freedom; for it is on the altar of love that men and women in uniform place their lives in the line of fire and are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice, if need be, so that others may live. It is hoped that these stories inspire the youth of the country and motivate them to join the armed forces – a profession that has no equal.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : OSU:32435063213086

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Parliamentary Papers by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015068846578

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Indian Linguistics by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Farland
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429911986

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Brotherhood of the Wolf by David Farland Pdf

Volume Two of The Runelords Raj Ahtan, ruler of Indhopal, has used enough forcibles to transform himself into the ultimate warrior: The Sum of All Men. Ahtan seeks to bring all of humanity under his rule-destroying anything and anyone that stood in his path, including many friends and allies of young Prince Gaborn Val Orden. But Gaborn has fulfilled a two-thousand-year-old prophecy, becoming the Earth King-a mythic figure who can unleash the forces of the Earth itself. And now the struggle continues. Gaborn has managed to drive off Raj Ahtan, but Ahtan is far from defeated. Striking at far-flung cities and fortresses and killing dedicates, Ahtan seeks to draw out the Earth King from his seat of power, to crush him. But as they weaken each other's forces in battle, the armies of an ancient and implacable inhuman enemy issue forth from the very bowels of the Earth. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.