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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
by Francesc Miralles, Héctor García
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
This is an historical novel based on the life of Queen Chennabhairadevi who ruled south konkan region (in western ghat region of current Karnataka state of India) for 54 years (1558 CE to 1603 CE). She defended the region from Portuguese (and their Christian conversion) during her reign and brought prosperity to the region through spice trade (specifically trade of black pepper) to Europe.
This part of the glorious history of Chennabhairadevi is not taught in the school curriculum. Must read for all Kannadigas having interest in the real history. Also, author puts details in excellent way that the whole history of that period comes alive in your mind.
This part of the glorious history of Chennabhairadevi is not taught in the school curriculum. Must read for all Kannadigas having interest in the real history. Also, author puts details in excellent way that the whole history of that period comes alive in your mind.