{"product_id":"empires-of-the-sea-by-radhika-seshan","title":"Empires Of The Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome stories stay with you long after the last page. \u003cem\u003eEmpires Of The Sea\u003c\/em\u003e by Radhika Seshan is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 236 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Ocean world’s significance in human history is impossible to dismiss. The 1,000-odd kilometers of the subcontinent’s coastline – which underpinned some of the world’s greatest empires and shaped countless human lives – therefore make for the perfect dock from which to embark on a journey through the centuries for a vital reappraisal of India’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this eye-opening book, noted historian Radhika Seshan sets out to map our age-old connections with the seas, tracing maritime linkages from the Harappan period all the way to the long colonial era. Her re-examination of India’s past through the prism of water reveals the extent to which this conduit enabled trade and the movement of people, often leading to the establishment of crucial ports, communities, kingdoms, and empires\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radhika Seshan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8 x 2.1 x 21.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Empires Of The Sea available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eEmpires Of The Sea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Empires Of The Sea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpires Of The Sea is written by Radhika Seshan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67806888689775,"sku":"BOOKS-GENIE-109418-01","price":21.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/lg7o8UGzWe.jpg?v=1792255543","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/empires-of-the-sea-by-radhika-seshan","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}