Download or read book The Mulberry Empire written by Philip Hensher and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Tolstoyan sweep and Dickensian vitality, this epically involving historical novel relates England’s tragic adventure in Afghanistan, which began with the triumphant arrival of the Army of the Indus in 1839 and ended three years later in rout and massacre. At the center of The Mulberry Empire is Alexander Burnes, a Scots explorer who travels to the unfathomably remote kingdom of Afghanistan and first befriends and then reluctantly betrays its wise and impeccably courteous Amir. But he is only one character in a cast that includes ladies and generals, princes and deserters, all brilliantly and sympathetically realized. At once stirring and harrowing, exotic and cautionary, and as vividly colored as a Persian miniature, the result is a tour de force of re-creation and invention.

Download or read book The Mulberry Empire written by Philip Hensher and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2003-10-14 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Tolstoyan sweep and Dickensian vitality, this epically involving historical novel relates England’s tragic adventure in Afghanistan, which began with the triumphant arrival of the Army of the Indus in 1839 and ended three years later in rout and massacre. At the center of The Mulberry Empire is Alexander Burnes, a Scots explorer who travels to the unfathomably remote kingdom of Afghanistan and first befriends and then reluctantly betrays its wise and impeccably courteous Amir. But he is only one character in a cast that includes ladies and generals, princes and deserters, all brilliantly and sympathetically realized. At once stirring and harrowing, exotic and cautionary, and as vividly colored as a Persian miniature, the result is a tour de force of re-creation and invention.

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Download or read book The Mulberry Empire Or The Two Virtuous Journeys of the Amir Dost Mohammed Khan written by Philip Hensher and published by Fourth Estate. This book was released on 2002 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning a decade and moving between London and Calcutta, "The Mulberry Empire" explores the doomed 1839 mission of some 50,000 forces of the British Empire as they entered Afghanistan to overthrow a hostile amir. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Download or read book Persian Empire written by George Rawlinson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Persian Empire was a country of the Achaemenid dynasty, based in Western Asia, founded by Cyrus the Great. Ranging at its greatest extent from the Balkans and Eastern Europe proper in the west to the Indus Valley in the east, it was larger than any previous empire in history. This book describes conquests of the greatest Persian emperors, Cyrus the Great, Darius I and Xerxes I and the expansion of their country. Contents: Extent of the Empire. Climate and Productions. Character, Manners and Customs. Language and Writing. Architecture and Other Arts. Religion. Chronology and History.

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Download or read book The Greatest Empires Civilizations of the Ancient East written by George Rawlinson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 2231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Greatest Empires & Civilizations of the Ancient East' by George Rawlinson, readers are taken on a thorough exploration of the rise and fall of various ancient empires and civilizations in the Eastern world. Rawlinson's detailed and well-researched narrative style provides an in-depth look at the political, social, and cultural landscapes of civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt. Each chapter delves into the unique characteristics and achievements of these ancient powers, shedding light on their lasting impacts on history. Written in a clear and scholarly tone, the book serves as an invaluable resource for both students and enthusiasts of ancient history. Rawlinson's expertise in the field of ancient Near Eastern studies is evident in his meticulous research and thoughtful analysis of each civilization's contributions to the world. His passion for the subject shines through in his engaging storytelling, making 'The Greatest Empires & Civilizations of the Ancient East' a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of ancient Eastern history.

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