History of Bangladesh

Bangladesh did not exist as an independent state until 1971. Willem van Schendel's state-of-the-art history navigates the extraordinary twists and turns that created modern Bangladesh through ecological disaster, colonialism, partition, a war of independence and cultural renewal. In this revised and updated edition, Van Schendel offers a fascinating and highly readable account of life in Bangladesh over the last two millennia. Based on the latest academic research and covering the numerous historical developments of the 2010s, he provides an eloquent introduction to a fascinating country and its resilient and inventive people. A perfect survey for travellers, expats, students and scholars alike.

Product details

• Authors: Willem Van Schendel, Schendel Willem van, Willem van Schendel, Willem (Universiteit Van Amsterdam) Van Schendel
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781108462464
• ISBN: 978-1-108-46246-4
• No. of pages: 456
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 270 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Bangladesh, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Asian History, HISTORY / Asia / South / General