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Title: The Gates of India: Being an Historical Narrative
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Gates of India: Being an Historical Narrative" by Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricate relationships between geography and history, particularly how physical landscapes have shaped the movements of peoples and the development of ancient civilizations in the Indian hinterland. The author delves into the historical significance of the regions bordering India, especially focusing on explorations into Afghanistan and Baluchistan. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the interdependence of history and geography, asserting that understanding the latter is pivotal for unraveling the complexities of historical events in India and its frontiers. Holdich outlines his personal experiences and accumulated knowledge from two decades of official expeditions, intending to shed light on the historical pathways and cities that constitute the "landward gates" of India. He also expresses a desire to present his original insights alongside the accounts of prior explorers, highlighting the essential role of geographic conditions in shaping the historical narrative of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holdich, Thomas Hungerford, Sir, 1843-1929
EBook No.: 42970
Published: Jun 17, 2013
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Afghanistan -- Description and travel
Subject: Balochistan (Pakistan) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Gates of India: Being an Historical Narrative
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Gates of India: Being an Historical Narrative" by Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricate relationships between geography and history, particularly how physical landscapes have shaped the movements of peoples and the development of ancient civilizations in the Indian hinterland. The author delves into the historical significance of the regions bordering India, especially focusing on explorations into Afghanistan and Baluchistan. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the interdependence of history and geography, asserting that understanding the latter is pivotal for unraveling the complexities of historical events in India and its frontiers. Holdich outlines his personal experiences and accumulated knowledge from two decades of official expeditions, intending to shed light on the historical pathways and cities that constitute the "landward gates" of India. He also expresses a desire to present his original insights alongside the accounts of prior explorers, highlighting the essential role of geographic conditions in shaping the historical narrative of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holdich, Thomas Hungerford, Sir, 1843-1929
EBook No.: 42970
Published: Jun 17, 2013
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Afghanistan -- Description and travel
Subject: Balochistan (Pakistan) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.