{"product_id":"w2rfavu9g7xb","title":"The Present Colonizes The Past by Thapar Romila [Paperback]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Present Colonizes the Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e examines how contemporary politics, ideology, and social concerns influence the interpretation of history. \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRomila Thapar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e argues that history should be grounded in evidence, critical inquiry, and debate rather than being used to reinforce identity or political agendas. Focusing on India's past, she explores the evolution of cultural and religious identities, the role of dissent and social change, and the importance of education and strong institutions in preserving an accurate understanding of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Seagull Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253925753082,"sku":"W2RFAVU9G7XB","price":279.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/9781803096612_1.jpg?v=1783355854","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/w2rfavu9g7xb","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}