{"title":"Vikesh Amey Bhatt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Vikesh Amey Bhatt – an esteemed author who brilliantly crafts tales that educate and inspire children. With a unique blend of storytelling and history, Bhatt delves into the rich and diverse tapestry of cultures that shape our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne prominent work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eLands of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain\u003c\/em\u003e. This book provides a compelling narrative that brings to life the historical connections and shared heritage between these regions. Bhatt’s storytelling is crafted to engage young readers, encouraging them to explore complex historical themes with ease and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book by Vikesh Amey Bhatt in our collection invites children to embark on an educational journey, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our global community. Dive into this collection and discover how the stories of the past can illuminate the paths of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lands-of-belonging-a-history-of-india-pakistan-bangladesh-and-britain-by-donna-amey-bhatt-9781839944680","title":"Lands of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many ways of telling the same story, and how you tell it depends on your point of view. Some stories are so complicated, or difficult to explain, that they're not often told at all. Like the story of how a company ended up running a country, or how one man drawing a line on a map could change the lives of millions of people forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to piece together the interesting, surprising, and sometimes very sad story of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain, and how these countries have shaped one another over the centuries. From exploring the vast empires and amazing inventions of ancient India, to revealing the challenges faced by South Asian migrants to Britain, or celebrating the amazing culture, innovations, inventions, and achievements of British people of South Asian heritage today, this book shows how the past, present, and future of these four countries will always be intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt, who were inspired to write this book for their two young sons, with consultancy by Rajbir Hazelwood, historian of South Asia and Modern Britain, \u003ci\u003eLands of Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e includes an exploration of the impact of British rule over India (India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were all one country at the time), from the foundation of the East India Company to India's involvement in supporting Britain during both World Wars, to India's fight for independence and the British government's decision to Partition the country, resulting in the largest migration of people in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995614269676,"sku":"9781839944680","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2345833482843.jpg?v=1763116824"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vikesh-amey-bhatt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}