This book explores the complex interplay between maritime insurance and piracy in the Indian Ocean, a crucial global trade route. Drawing on rich oral histories, this work delves into the lives of seafarers and insurance experts who confront the harsh realities of Somali piracy. Through a series of compelling case studies, including the notorious Maersk Alabama hijacking, the book sheds light o…
The book has comprehensively unearthed historical, political, religious connections between Ayodhaya and Ayutthaya, two historical cities in India and Thailand, respectively. Neeraj traveled across Thailand to dig out symbiotic relationship between India and Thailand since Ashoka sent his first mission to Suvrnabhumi in 3rd century BC to contemporary times. Why Gurudev Tagore undertook an unpla…
This well illustrated, site-by-site survey of prehistory captures the popular interest, excitement, and visual splendor of archaeology as it provides insight into current research, innovative interpretations, and important theoretical themes in the field
Atlas, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean - oceanography, marine resources, fishery industry, mineral resources, ports and ships, sea traffic, weather, accidents marine pollution, territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zones, law of the sea, etc. Glossary, illustrations, photographs