Friday, August 10, 2012

25. Samrat Napolean (Rs. 400, Pages: 183)

Napolean was one of the greatest army commander of the history. He was active in late eighteen cenury and early nineteenth centrury. Starting from a soldier, he became finally the emperor of France. The whole of Europe, except Russia and England was under his Empire. His biggest mistake was to attack Russia, which he could not capture. It started his downfall and finally he lost the battle of Waterloo. He was deprted to St. Helena, an island near Africa, where he died. These aspects have been described in this book elaborately which makes it an interesting reading.

The book is available at Atma Ram & Sons, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-6.

24. Vishwa Atankvad (Rs. 400, Pages: 183)

This book in Hindi is about history of international terrorism from beginning to the present day. The first chapter deals with difference between terrorism and revolution. Subsequent chapter describe terrorism in Russia in nineteenth century, Palestine terrorism and Islamic extremism, Sikh extremism, LTTE terrorism and terrorism in Kashmir sponsored by Pakistan. Finally, the course of terrorism adopted by Taliban and Al Quaeda is described in depth.

The book is available at Atma Ram & Sons, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-6.