Amrith, Sunil S., 1979-

Unruly waters : how rains, rivers, coasts and seas have shaped Asia's history / Sunil Amrith. - First edition. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The shape of modern Asia -- Water and empire -- This parched land -- The aqueous atmosphere -- The struggle for water -- Water and freedom -- Rivers divided, rivers dammed -- The ocean and the underground -- Stormy horizons -- Epilogue: history and memory at the water's edge.



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Water--Social aspects--History.--Asia
Bodies of water--Social aspects--History.--Asia
Water and civilization.


Asia--Civilization--Environmental aspects.

DS12

911.5 AMR