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Akbar, Emperor Of India: A Picture Of Life And Customs From The Sixteenth Century

Akbar, Emperor Of India: A Picture Of Life And Customs From The Sixteenth Century

Von Garbe, Richard

Paperback

Gifts & Stationery GeneralFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 9354842976
ISBN13: 9789354842979
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A window into a living world, Akbar, Emperor Of India offers a rare, intimate panorama of a great empire in glass and ink. This is history that moves-vivid glimpses of the Mughal court, daily life at the Delhi Mughal empire, and the intricate rituals that shaped a civilisation. Richard von Garbe's study remains a touchstone in historical biography and cultural history, presenting sixteenth century India with clarity, warmth, and scholarly rigour. Its pages are an illustrated history in which royal court life India, customs, and social mores unfold side by side with memorable personalities, art, and practice. For scholars and curious readers alike, the work functions as a solid, library reference collection in a complete illustrated edition that respects both period texture and modern sensibilities. This volume is more than a reprint; it is a conservation project brought to life by Alpha Editions. Out of print for decades, it has been restored for today's audience and for future generations, inviting new readers to discover the depth of Mughal painting traditions and the wider currents of comparative Asian history. A valuable companion for lovers of historical biography and cultural history, it speaks to casual readers and classic-literature collectors who seek a refined, enduring record of sixteenth century India and its enduring legacy.

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