Longman History & Civics – 2017 (4E) for ICSE Class 8

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: A Period of Transition

1. A Period of Transition

2. Theme 2: The Growth of Nationalism

2. The Age of Revolutions

3. The American Civil War

4. Nationalism in Europe

Theme 3: India in the 18th Century

5. The Decline of the Mughal Empire

6. The Rise of Autonomous Regional Kingdoms

Theme 4: Traders to Rulers

7. Anglo-French Rivalry in the Carnatic

8. The Conquest of Bengal

9. Expansion of the British Rule

Theme 5: British Policies and Impact

10. Impact of the British Rule

Theme 6: The Great Uprising of 1857

11. The Revolt of 1857

Theme 7: Socio-Religious Reforms

12. Social and Religious Reforms

Theme 8: India’s Struggle for Freedom

13. The Rise of Indian Nationalism

14. Indian National Movement (1885–1918)

15. Indian National Movement (1919–1947)

Civics

Theme 1: Three Main Organs of the Indian Government: Legislature,

Executive, Judiciary

1. The Legislature and the Executive

2. The Judiciary

Theme 2: United Nations

3. The United Nations Organisation

4. Specialised Agencies of the UN

Project Work.