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A History of Travancore : from the earliest times / P. Shungoonny Menon.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Maven , 2022Edition: 1st EditionDescription: iv, 523 p. : 21.5 cmISBN:
  • 9789355276124
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 954.83 SHU
Summary: P. Shungoonny Menon's "A History of Travancore from the Earliest Times" stands as a foundational text, offering a comprehensive historical account of the former princely state, now part of Kerala, from prehistoric times to the 19th century, detailing its political, social, cultural, and economic evolution through a wide array of historical sources and geographical descriptions; while invaluable for researchers seeking insights into South Indian history, readers should be mindful of its 1878 publication date, which reflects the period's biases, and the varying quality of its numerous reprints.
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Reference Reference Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS நான்காம் தளம் / Fourth floor 954.83 SHU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 163392
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954.823 MAD Heritage of Hyderabad / 954.823 MAT Native life In Travancore / 954.823 MAT Native life In Travancore / 954.823 MEN A History of Travancore : from the earliest times / 954.823 MEN A History of Travancore : from the earliest times / 954.823 RAJ Delhi Land and People / 954.823 RAJ Delhi Land and People /

P. Shungoonny Menon's "A History of Travancore from the Earliest Times" stands as a foundational text, offering a comprehensive historical account of the former princely state, now part of Kerala, from prehistoric times to the 19th century, detailing its political, social, cultural, and economic evolution through a wide array of historical sources and geographical descriptions; while invaluable for researchers seeking insights into South Indian history, readers should be mindful of its 1878 publication date, which reflects the period's biases, and the varying quality of its numerous reprints.

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