Palace of Clouds (e-bog) af Rajyashree Kumari Bikaner, Bikaner

Palace of Clouds e-bog

120,10 DKK (inkl. moms 150,12 DKK)
This book evokes the romance of the rugged desert kingdom of Bikaner and its Rajput royal family. It is a richly woven tapestry encompassing five generations of an aristocratic family's past and present. Tales of valour, battles and coronations, the splendour of the royal courts, the culture and traditions that made this Rathore state preeminent in the world, all set against the backdrop of imp...
E-bog 120,10 DKK
Forfattere Rajyashree Kumari Bikaner, Bikaner (forfatter)
Udgivet 8 juni 2018
Længde 514 sider
Genrer BGRA
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9789386950635
This book evokes the romance of the rugged desert kingdom of Bikaner and its Rajput royal family. It is a richly woven tapestry encompassing five generations of an aristocratic family's past and present. Tales of valour, battles and coronations, the splendour of the royal courts, the culture and traditions that made this Rathore state preeminent in the world, all set against the backdrop of imposing palaces, rugged forts and hunting lodges, the magnificence of the gilded age of the Maharajas.The author describes her formative years during the sixties when seismic changes in the world were taking place and which were to take her on an adventurous journey from her home in Bikaner to life in London. The author brings to life a treasure trove of anecdotes and introduces us to a world of elegance, sportsmanship and cosmopolitan culture.