Longman History & Civics – 2017 (4E) for ICSE Class 7

Longman History and Civics for ICSE Classes 6 to 8, 4E, is based on the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. These books seek to dispel the largely conceived notion that history and civics are tedious and boring. They aim to make learning of the historical and political concepts an enjoyable experience. The pedagogical emphasis of these books lies in promoting the learning of the subject, as well as facilitating a clear understanding of the events that shaped the history of India and the rest of the world. Civics, usually regarded as a dry, uninteresting subject, is freed from the shackles of lifeless codes. The content has been specially designed to relate its importance to our everyday life.

Table of Contents

History

Theme 1: Medieval Europe—Rise and Spread of Christianity

1. The Birth of Christianity

Theme 2: Rise and Spread of Islam

2. Islam and Its Impact on the Middle East

Theme 3: The Delhi Sultanate

3. The Turkish Invasions

4. The Mamluk Dynasty

5. The Khalji Dynasty

6. The Tughlaq Dynasty

7. Life Under the Delhi Sultanate

Theme 4: The Vijaynagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

8. Vijaynagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

Theme 5: The Mughal Empire

9. The Early Mughals

10. Sher Shah Suri

11. Akbar the Great

12. Jahangir and Shah Jahan

13. Aurangzeb and the Regional Kingdoms

Theme 6: Making of Composite Culture

14. Religious Developments

Civics

Theme 1: The Constitution of India

1. The Making of Our Constitution

2. Theme 2: Directive Principles of State Policy

2. Directive Principles of State Policy

Project Work.