Tag: History

• A Troubled Greatness

  This is a review of the book ‘Augustus’ by John Williams which first appeared here. [5/5] ‘Augustus’ starts with a letter written by Julius Caesar to his niece, where he proclaims his decision to bring Octavius, her son, under his tutelage, appoint him as the commander of the cavalry, and position him as his successor.…

  shishirkc

  July 12, 2020

  All About Books

  augustus, book review, books, english, History, Review, roman history

• Ice and the Storyteller (बर्फ़ और कहानीकार)

  In the works of Kalhana, Aryaraja has been depicted as the king of Kashmir (300 BC) who was brought back to life from his dead self of Samdhimati – a wise man. Kalhana tells his story as a king who renounced worldly affairs and his throne to take on the ascetic mode of living and…

  shishirkc

  April 11, 2016

  Stories

  hinduism, History, india, Magical Realism, Mythology, religion, Short Story

• Hello Hampi

  History teaches Many Lessons, The most important Of which is To be.   Note : Copyright for all the images presented here are owned by Shishir Kumar Chaudhary. The usage of these images without prior permission is prohibited.

  shishirkc

  December 4, 2015

  Uncategorized

  Architecture, Culture, Hampi, History, india, Nature, Solo, Travel