White Mughals

Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India

Autori

• William Dalrymple

Parametri

• 459 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Biografie
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Tema stórico
• Turismo / Viaggi

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of 18th-century India, the story follows James Achilles Kirkpatrick, a British Resident at the Nizam's court, who falls deeply in love with Khair un-Nissa, a noblewoman bound by cultural and religious constraints. Their passionate romance defies societal norms, leading Kirkpatrick to convert to Islam and navigate treacherous political landscapes, including becoming a double-agent. This tale explores themes of love, identity, and the clash of cultures, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of their forbidden relationship.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)