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Jute and Empire: Industrialization, Labor, and Politics in Colonial Bengal

The rise of jute, factory towns, and the socio-political consequences of industrial capitalism in 19th–20th century Bengal

Catherine Young

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Bengal Before Empires: Archaeology and Early Civilizations of the Ganges Delta

Unearthing settlements, trade networks, and cultural exchanges from the Bronze Age to the Guptas

Nathan Morgan

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From Tebhaga to Naxalbari: Peasant Insurrections and Radical Movements in Bengal

Case studies of agrarian agitation, radicalization, and the evolution of peasant-led political movements

Dennis Smith

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Mughal Bengal: Revenue, Rivers, and Regional Power

Economic systems, naval logistics, and provincial governance under Mughal rule in Bengal

Ann Campbell

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Women of Bengal: Gender, Reform, and Everyday Life from 1800 to Today

Exploring women's public and private roles, reform movements, and feminist activism across two centuries

Mark Patterson

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Refuge and Reinvention: Rehabilitation, Camps, and Resettlement in West Bengal after 1947

Policy histories and human stories of refugee rehabilitation, land allocations, and resettlement programs in post-Partition West Bengal

Terry Baker

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Borderlines and Rivers: Geopolitics of Bengal's Frontiers

How borders, riverine morphology, and international treaties reshaped Bengal's political geography post-1947

Andrea Foster

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Politics of the Left: Communists, Land Reforms, and the Left Front in West Bengal

A political history of agrarian reform, peasant mobilization, and Left governance from 1947 to the 2010s

Mark Robinson

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Partition's Borderlands: Memory, Migration, and the Making of West Bengal

Microhistories and oral testimonies of refugees, border violence, and the socio-political aftershocks of 1947

Hannah Robertson

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Religious Landscapes: Temples, Mosques, and Shrines of Bengal

Mapping sacred architecture and devotional practices that shaped communal life across centuries

Amber Nichols

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Ports and Merchants: Maritime Trade Networks of Bengal from the Bay of Bengal to the World

The role of Bengal's ports, shipbuilding, and merchant communities in premodern and early modern global trade

Jesse Munoz

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Sundarbans: Environmental History and Human Resilience in Bengal's Mangrove Frontier

Ecology, settlement, and livelihoods in the world's largest mangrove region spanning Bengal and West Bengal

Arthur Sanchez

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Fieldwork Guide to Bengal Studies: Methods for Historians, Anthropologists, and Archivists

Practical methodologies, archival navigation, oral history techniques, and ethical considerations for researching Bengal

Emily Kim

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Kolkata Transformed: Urban History of a Colonial and Postcolonial Metropolis

From Calcutta to Kolkata—city planning, migration, and cultural reinvention from the 18th century to the present

Doris Collins

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Politics in Madras: Provincial Power, National Movement, and Dravidian Transformation

Political biographies, movements, and institutions that defined Madras politics

Abigail Thomas

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Sporting Madras: Clubs, Stadiums, and the Culture of Competition

Cricket, tennis, and athletic institutions that built civic identity

Richard Hunter

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Historic Madras Walks: A Field Guide to Heritage Streets and Monuments

Self-guided walking routes with historical context, maps, and conservation notes

Bryan Scott

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From Madras to Chennai: The Politics and Practice of Renaming a City

Identity, memory, and the contested geography of a city in transition

Kathryn Castillo

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Women of Madras: Gender, Labor, and Public Life

Lives, labor, and leadership of women across Madras's social strata

Paul Fox

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Neighborhoods of Madras: Social Fabric, Migration, and Daily Life

Micro-histories of key wards and communities from Georgetown to Royapuram

Julie Rivera

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Public Health and Epidemics in Madras: Cholera, Plague, and Urban Response

Disease, colonial medicine, and municipal reform in a growing port city

Eric Price

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Courts, Policing and Civic Order: Legal History of Madras

How law, municipal governance, and policing shaped urban life

Carol Henry

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Madras Archives Toolkit: Researching Primary Sources and Records

A practical guide to navigating archives, municipal records, and private collections

Pamela Coleman

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Fort St. George and the Making of British Madras

Power, administration, and urban life in the East India Company's stronghold

Julia Ryan

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Picturing Madras: A Photographic Archive of a Changing City

Visual narratives from colonial studios to street photographers

Jacob Gardner

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Architectures of Empire: Colonial Buildings and Urban Form in Madras

Indo-Saracenic, bungalow culture, and the material imprint of colonial rule

Carolyn Freeman

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Madras at War: World War II, Militarization and Urban Change

Logistics, airfields, and civilian life during wartime Madras

Margaret Hughes

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Madras Environmental History: Coastlines, Canals, and Urban Ecology

From marshes and backwaters to reclaimed land — ecological transformations of Madras

Andrea Sullivan

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Language, Print, and the Press: Media History of Madras

Tamil, English, and the emergence of print cultures and public opinion

Sean Rivera

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Mapping Madras: Historical Maps, Urban Change, and Spatial Memory

A cartographic history showing how maps shaped and reflect Madras's evolution

Barbara McDonald

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Madras on Screen: Cinema, Culture, and the Rise of Tamil Film Industry

How Madras became the production and creative hub of South Indian cinema

Laura Gordon

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Harbors and Hinterlands: Maritime Trade Networks of Madras

Ports, ships, and merchants that connected Madras to the Indian Ocean world

Charles Henry

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Merchants and Money: Business Networks and Banking in Madras

Family firms, bazaars, and the financial institutions that funded growth

Gabriel Ruiz

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Oral Histories of Madras: Methods, Memories, and Community Narratives

Collecting and interpreting life stories to reconstruct urban pasts

Angela Hayes

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Foundations of Madras: From Fishing Village to 17th Century Port

A concise urban and economic history of Madras before British dominance

Charlotte Rose

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Madras Cloth: The Rise and Globalization of a Textile Icon

Production, trade and cultural meanings of Madras cotton from cottage looms to world markets

Sharon Woods

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Historiography of India

How Scholars Have Written the Subcontinent’s Past and Why It Matters

Anna Reed

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Trade, Taxation, and Money

Economic Histories of South Asia from Coinage to Global Capital

Danielle Torres

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Environment and Monsoon

Climate, Ecology, and Human Adaptation in Indian History

Emma Fox

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Archaeology of the Indus

New Discoveries and What They Reveal About Early Urban South Asia

Alexis Cole

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Mapping the Past

Historical Maps, GIS, and the Spatial Turn in South Asian Studies

Brenda Moore

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Children of Empire

Education, Missionaries, and Youth in Colonial South Asia

Wayne Wilson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Kashmir Question

Historical Roots, Geopolitics, and Paths to Peace

Grace Green

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Agricultural Revolutions

Farming, Land, and Rural Transformations in South Asian History

Hannah Wagner

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Empires of the Ganges and Beyond

Rise, Administration, and Decline of Major South Asian Dynasties from Maurya to Mughal

Raymond Davis

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Courts and Courtiers

Royal Culture, Administration, and the Politics of Palaces in South Asia

Danielle Patel

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Everyday Lives in Mughal India

Markets, Households, and Social Structures of an Early Modern World

Kelly White

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Medicine and Science in South Asia

Ayurveda, Astronomy, and Colonial Science Encounters

Dylan Grant

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Art, Architecture, and Empire

Visual Culture from Ashokan Pillars to Mughal Palaces and Colonial Urbanism

Carolyn Owens

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Port Cities and Maritime Empires

Oceanic Histories of the Indian Ocean and South Asian Coastal Communities

Karen Olson

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Sacred Landscapes

Religion, Pilgrimage, and Sacred Geographies in India and Neighboring Lands

Samuel Morales

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Silk Routes to Spice Ports

Trade, Exchange, and Cultural Networks Across South Asia and the Indian Ocean

Linda Wells

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Margins and Heartlands

Comparative Regional Histories of the Deccan, South India, Bengal, and Punjab

Ann Garza

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Women of South Asia

Gender, Power, and Everyday Life from Ancient Times to Independence

Diane Parker

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The Subcontinent Unfolded

A Comprehensive History of India and Its Neighbors from the Indus Valley to the 21st Century

Steven Anderson

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Partition: Lives Divided

Personal Stories, Political Causes, and the Lasting Consequences of 1947

Gabriel Kelly

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The Making of Modern India

Colonial Rule, Reform Movements, and the Road to Independence

Heather Collins

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The Raj Unpacked

Local Governance, Resistance, and Economy in Colonial South Asia

Randy Daniels

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Monsoon Mariners

Maritime Trade, Ports, and Shipbuilding in South and Southeast Asia

Kathryn Hunt

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Colonial Crucible

European Rule and the Making of Modern South Asia

Samantha Cruz

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Monsoon Empires

Maritime Networks, Shipbuilding, and Power in South and Southeast Asia

Kayla Rose

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Architectures of Power: Mughal, Colonial, and Modern Monuments of India

A guided architectural history linking design, symbolism, and political authority across eras

Janet Green

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Cricket Nation: How a Sport Built Modern Indian Identity

A cultural history examining cricket's role in politics, media, and national unity

Danielle Rogers

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The Spice Route Inside Your Kitchen: Regional Indian Cuisine and Cultural Roots

A culinary exploration linking regional dishes to history, climate, and trade routes

Judy Williams

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Sacred Circuits: Mapping Religion, Pilgrimage, and Power in India

An anthropology-driven study of ritual geographies and political influence across faith traditions

Jessica Martinez

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Monsoon Markets: How Climate Shapes India's Economy

An economic geography and climate resilience guide for businesses and policymakers

Terry Hamilton

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The Long Arc of Bharat: Reimagining India's 5,000-Year Civilizational Story

A revisionist cultural history for readers seeking context beyond colonial narratives

Kevin Jenkins

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Living in India

A Guide for Expats

Carolyn Howard

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Cities of India

Nathan Young

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The Culture of India

An Introduction for Beginners

Bradley Wood

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The History of India

India from its earliest beginnings to the present day

Joan Bailey

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The Art of Saree: A Tapestry of Elegance

Exploring the Rich Heritage and Modern Revival of India's Iconic Garment

Cynthia Campbell

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The Vanishing Palaces of Rajasthan

Inside the Forgotten Mansions, Royalty, and Heritage of India's Desert Kingdom

Johnny Young

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Salt and Spice: Unveiling the Flavors of Kerala

A Culinary and Cultural Journey Through India’s Tropical Southwest

Jeremy Stevens

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Hidden Delhi: Stories and Secrets Behind the City’s Living History

A Journey Into the Lanes, Legends, and Locales of India’s Capital

Arthur Ramirez

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Kolkata: The Cultural Heartbeat of India

A Journey Through the City's Artistic Legacy, Literary Giants, Festivals, and Food

Virginia Shaw

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Saffron & Sand: The Flavors of Rajasthan

A Culinary Journey Through India's Royal Desert State

Doris Hunter

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Spices of Kerala

A Culinary and Cultural Journey Through India's Malabar Coast

Kathleen Robertson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Tea Trails of Darjeeling

A Journey Through the Culture, History, and Estates of India's Legendary Tea Region

Steven Alexander

$6.99 (ebook), $17.99 (paperback)

Beyond the Spice Route

A Culinary and Cultural Journey Through Hyderabad, India

Gabriel Jenkins

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Streets of Mumbai: A Tapestry of Life

Unveiling the Culture, Cuisine, and Stories of India's Most Dynamic City

Robert Ortiz

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Grand Railway Journeys of India

Exploring the Heart of a Nation from the Windows of Its Iconic Trains

Ethan Ramirez

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The Artisans of Rajasthan

A Journey Through India’s Vibrant Craft Traditions and the Stories Behind Them

Larry Barnes

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The Flavors of Kerala

A Culinary Journey Through India's Spice-Laden Southern Coast

Kyle Soto

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Savoring Bengal

A Culinary Journey Through the Flavors, Stories, and Heritage of Eastern India

Deborah Grant

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Threads of Tradition: The Art of Indian Handloom Weaving

A Journey Through the Cultural Heritage, Techniques, and Makers of India's Timeless Textiles

Doris Gonzales

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Flavors of Rajasthan

A Culinary and Cultural Journey Through India's Majestic Desert State

Austin Alexander

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Threads of Tradition: The Story of Indian Textiles

From Ancient Looms to Modern Runways—A Journey Through India's Rich Fabric Heritage

Gabriel Anderson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A Journey Through Kerala's Spice Route

Unveiling the Culture, Cuisine, and History of India's Malabar Coast

Timothy Wilson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

City of Contrasts: Inside Mumbai’s Heartbeat

A Deep Dive into the Culture, Food, and Lives of India’s Maximum City

Austin Ward

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)