These three books are on comparative history. The long divergence’s key argument is that by the 19th century, the Middle East had fallen way behind…
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By William Dalrymple
William Dalrymple started off as a writer of travel books. He then branched off into Indian history after a trip to India aroused his senses…
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A book of lively sketches on an idyllic lifestyle – Malay Sketches
Malay Sketches is a collection of short stories on the Malay character, Malayan scenery and Malayan life in the late 19th century. Each story ranges…
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