9781333629793 - Strangers Within the Gates (Classic Reprint) di Festing, Gabrielle (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book immerses readers in a chapter of Indian history where fortunes wax and wane with the rise and fall of empires, and the fates of nations hinge on the decisions of key individuals. The narrative begins with the death of Emperor Aurangzib and the subsequent fracturing of the Mughal Empire, and follows the struggle for supremacy in India that ensued. The author traces the ambitions and schemes of empire-builders like Joseph Francois Dupleix, Robert Clive, and others who sought to establish European dominance over the subcontinent. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book delves into the power struggles, battles, and diplomatic maneuvers that shaped the destiny of India in the 18th century, offering a compelling examination of the clash of civilizations and the enduring legacy of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.