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History of Modern World  (English, Paperback, Rao B. V.)

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  • Language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd
  • Genre: History
  • ISBN: 9788120777767, 9788120777767
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    History of the Modern World is a comprehensive book on world history for undergraduates. The book gives a coherent and organized approach to the subject by focusing on the syllabus of various public sector examinations.The book splits the subject into fourteen parts : the first few parts dealing with the renaissance through the formation of the nations of the modern world, the next dealing with Industrialization and the slow collapse of Imperialism and then the eventual progress of the world until the World Wars. It progresses to discuss the fall of the Soviet Union, the unification of Europe and the formation of the United Nations. In addition the book also covers the present century, explaining how the middle east has risen to power. The book is indispensable for students aspiring to appear for the Civil Services and IAS exams.

    About B. V. Rao

    B. V. Rao is an Indian writer. He is known for his books : History of Modern Europe (1789-2010), History of Asia: From Early Times To A.D. 2000 and History of Modern Europe AD 1789 - 2002.

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    Table of Contents

    History of Modern World
    Contents:
    Part I:
    Enlightenment and Modern Ideas
    Renaissance as Historical Background
    Major Ideas of Enlightenment: Kant and Rousseau, Impact of Science on Religion
    Enlightenment in the Colonies
    Rise Of Socialist Ideas
    Part II:
    Origins of Modern Politics
    The Rise Of The Nation-States In Europe
    American Revolution and the Constitution
    The French Revolution of 1789 and the Aftermath, 1789-1815
    American Civil War (1861-65) with Reference to Abraham Lincoln and...
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    Pankaj Dahiya

    Jun, 2013

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    Wonderful

    Nice book
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    Tikeswari Mishra

    Certified Buyer, Sambalpur

    Apr, 2021

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    Factually Succinct but leaves room for analysis

    I must Congratulate Mr. B.V Rao for ushering in a notable work on world history which was long overdue in the field of Civils. The book is succinct in factual approach. The language has not been compromised. Words have been chosen intelligently. In other words i's a classic textbook approach to history. However, the book has some pitfalls. The problem lay in UPSC civils syllabus itself. Though the syllabus includes Modern World History one can daresay not a single question is asked on Modern ...
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    Talib Hassan

    Jul, 2013

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    Good one for understanding

    Hello all, iam a civil service aspirant, and appeared for mains as well with history as optional. I have bought this book simply coz earlier book which i referred ie jain n jain was incoherent and somhow i couldnt relate to events described, its was too technical and info given was some what not in tune with the syllabus of mains. On the other hand, this book goes in a flow, u will love to read the story which is peppered with facts, especially renaissance chapters and retain it too . One ca...
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    Rakesh G.

    Certified Buyer, Mumbai

    Oct, 2013

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    5

    Awesome

    Quality of book is good.
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    DEBASISH DEY

    Certified Buyer, Bally

    Oct, 2020

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    Mind-blowing purchase

    very addictive book.
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    Gourav Biswas

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    Jun, 2018

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    Just wow!

    Very good book
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    Terrific

    Thank you Flipkart for this productive book.
    I recommend everyone who is pursuing BA ( history honours). This book is really helpful for all the students especially for history and upsc aspirant.
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    Lyangmit Lepcha

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    Aug, 2022

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    Classy product

    It's very useful for competitive exam
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    Just wow!

    Best book of world history
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    Oct, 2021

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