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A Hundred Horizons: The Indian Ocean in the Age of Global Empire
Ever thought of the Indian Ocean as just a watery backdrop for colonial drama? Think again. This vast sea was more like a bustling, multicultural bazaar—alive with people, goods, and ideas long before and during European imperialism. Sugata Bose flips the usual story on its head, showing a region that kept its own rhythm despite the empire’s noisy arrival.
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