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Our Vietnam: The War, 1954-1975
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Langguth, A.J. Our Vietnam: The War, 1954-1975. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster, 2000. 766 pp.
Thousands of books have been written about Viet Nam. I ought to know, having written four myself, each of which, I believe, is the best (or only) book in print for that aspect focused on. Having said that, let me now assure the novice and expert alike. If one needs to know everything worth knowing about Viet Nam, there are only two books that need to be purchased. The first is by Spencer C. Tucker, Vietnam (Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky Press, 1999), a short book of 244 pages that does a ...
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THE MAURYAN DYNASTY.(Chandragupta founds the Mauryan Empire in ancient India)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Calliope
; ...had little choice but to yield to the wishes of his soldiers and begin the return trip to Macedonia. He died on the way. Chandragupta, who ruled one of the small kingdoms in north India, moved into the power vacuum left by Alexander's death and reconquered...
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The Buddhism of the Gupta dynasty.(Essay)
Newspaper article from: Middle Way
; ...Ganges had fallen into chaos, but soon Chandragupta appeared in Magadha. The Gupta line began with Chandragupta, who extended his power from Magadha...Samudragupta (reigned c. 335-75) and Chandragupta II (c. 375-474) the empire grew...
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Kautilya on the scope and methodology of accounting, organizational design and the role of ethics in ancient India.(Abstract)
Magazine article from: Accounting Historians Journal
; ...Nanda (tyrant) rule and installing Chandragupta Maurya (321-297 B.C.E.) on...It is almost certain that he and Chandragupta Maurya were adults in 321 B.C.E...was older and undoubtedly wiser than Chandragupta in order to command the respect necessary...
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Mehrauli iron pillar is wonder in itself, says Prof Thaplyal
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times
; ...kings having similar names, right from Chandragupta of the Mauryan dynasty. But most of...provided in this eulogy go in favour of Chandragupta-II of the Gupta dynasty," he said...corresponds to the empire established by Chandragupta-II," he said, adding, "The debate...
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Expert: Anomaly in old epigraphs
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times
; ...Maharaja Sodhal, the chieftain of Chandragupta-II. "Similarly, the second...inscription of Udaigiri informs that Chandragupta-II came here with the intention...Pataliputra, who accompanied Chandragupta-II, executed this inscription...
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The Road to the Throne.(Ashoka, emperor of the Mauryan empire: ancient India)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Calliope
; ...dynasty founded by his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya, in 322 B.C. At the time...s father and grandfather had been. Chandragupta Maurya united 17 small kingdoms in...accustomed to obeying an emperor, Chandragupta worked hard to maintain control. He...
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HIS SACRED MAJESTY'S REMORSE.(Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Calliope
; ...Kautilya, chief minister to Emperor Chandragupta, in his handbook on royal politics...created much of the Mauryan Empire. For Chandragupta, warfare had been an end in itself...Five decades earlier, his grandfather Chandragupta's imperial forces had numbered 700...
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Suraiyya - eternal Singing Goddess.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
; ...her film `Hamari Baat'. Her films like Phool, Samarat, Chandragupta, Anmol Ghadi, 1857, Aaj Ki Raat, Dard, Dillagi, Natak...Saigal, came true when the star strayed into the sets of 'Chandragupta' and asked director Jayant Desai to cast him in 'Tadbir...
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Finally, bridge is not so far
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times
; ...ceremony to be held on Monday. He will also unveil a statue of Chandragupta Maurya, lay the foundation stone for the Rani Avantibai...A total of Rs 82 lakh would be spent on installation of Chandragupta Maurya's statue, and beautification and lighting of the...
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+(New+Delhi%2c+India) "United News of India (UNI) (New Delhi, India)")
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Theatre festival to celebrate rural talent of Bengal.
Newspaper article from: United News of India (UNI) (New Delhi, India)
; ...Noksha, Bandel Arohee would present the historical drama 'Chandragupta', Birbhumer Anon would present 'Anirban', a story based...Noksha, Bandel Arohee would present the historical drama 'Chandragupta', Birbhumer Anon would present 'Anirban', a story based...
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