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City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi

City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi

by William Dalrymple, Olivia Fraser
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Sparkling with irrepressible wit, City of Djinnspeels back the layers of Delhi's centuries-old history, revealing an extraordinary array of characters along the way-from eunuchs to descendants of great Moguls. With refreshingly open-minded curiosity, William Dalrymple explores the seven "dead" cities of Delhi as well as the eighth city-today's Delhi. Underlying his quest is the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits that are said to assure the city's Phoenix-like regeneration no matter how many times it is destroyed. Entertaining, fascinating, and informative, City of Djinnsis an irresistible blend of research and adventure.

Book Details

ISBN13 9780142001004
ISBN10 0142001007
Series/Work OL2322470W View on OpenLibrary
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

Subjects

15.75 history of Asia Delhi (india) Description and travel Descriptions et voyages Erlebnisbericht Geschichte (1990) History India, description and travel India, history India, social life and customs Manners and customs Moeurs et coutumes Nonfiction Social life and customs Travel

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