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The History of
History Writing BOOK Historic Perceptions By A
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At a time when history students of higher education are struggling to find appropriate and useful books on theoretical and other aspects of the disciple, Dr. Rajesh Gautam has come up with a book highlighting the different modalities of studying history. Based on his campus
notes, noted historian and human rights activist, Dr. Gautam tries to come to the rescue
of history students in Before the publication of this book, the students and the teachers of history had to consult different books and various materials. Dr. Gautam's book has compiled all these in one book, which is obviously going to be of big help to them. Designed to help
history students of higher education, Dr. Gautam cites viewpoints of scholars and
historians from different parts of the world. "One of my aims is to support the
student of higher education to understand the methodology of history," said Dr.
Gautam, who has written a number of books on contemporary history of Although the book is just a part of his teaching notebook, it explains in detail the importance of studying history and historical incidents. "Studying and teaching history is a very complicated task as the students have to consult various books and reference materials," said Dr. Gautam. "My book will help the students of history who want to learn the detailed aspects of history." The book is in a
notebook format. Having long experiences in teaching history at The Places Where
Siddhartha Trod: Lumbini and Kapilvastu BOOK Sacred Land
So many
authors have written so many books on the birthplace of Gautam Buddha but this is a first
kind of book highlighting the important issues - historic and otherwise - related to the During the course of reconstruction of Mayadevi temple, there were many controversies. which even compelled halt in its construction works at times. The author of the book has disclosed why there was a delay for such a long period of time and what is the rationale behind the renovation of the temple. Lumbini is a historical and cultural area of significance. As a birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, it is a pilgrimage sites for many devout Buddhists of the world. In the last one-decade, many efforts have been made to transform Lumbini as a religious site by undertaking activities like renovating the temples and other shrines in the area. Many Buddhist countries have already built their signature stupas and temples in and around the area. The renovation of Mayadevi temple is one of such activities. This book is all about the history of Lumbini and its surrounding. Written in English language by foreign scholar, the book helps to publicize Lumbini to the Buddhist world. Having specialized in publishing books on Tibetan Buddhism; Vajra book has made an important contribution to popularize Lumbini. |
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