india

An illustrated introduction to the life of Mohandas Gandhi, discussing his story in the context of the culture and history of India, the country of his birth and the focus of his non-violent resistance to British rule.

Plentiful color illustrations accompany this history of the East India Company, chartered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600 and the tool through which Britain accumulated much of its empire and brought a host of new items to the West, such as tea, spices, silk, porcelain, and cashmere.

This book presents recipes from India that reflect the ingredients and culture of the country.

Provides insights into the explorations of the Portuguese through dramatized interviews with Prince Henry the Navigator, a leader who inspired voyages to the African coast and other uncharted regions of the world; Bartolomeo Dias, who sailed around the southern tip of Africa; and Vasco da Gama, explorer of the Indies.