City of Djinns
A Year in Delhi
William Dalrymple
"City of Djinns" by William Dalrymple takes readers on a journey through the centuries-old history of Delhi, uncovering fascinating characters and exploring the city's seven "dead" cities as well as its modern eighth city. Along the way, the author shares stories about eunuchs, descendants of great Moguls, and the legend of djinns - fire-formed spirits that assure the city's regeneration. With a perfect blend of research and adventure, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Delhi's rich history and culture.
Fecha de publicación
2003-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
2003-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
publicado por primera vez en 1993
Calificación de Goodreads
4.12
ISBN
9780142001004
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2016-05-09T08:18:44.000Z
A beautifully written book @DalrympleWill trying to read it slowly because I don't want it to end :) – fuente