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Taj Mahal by Diana Preston
A Love Affair at the Heart of the Moghul Empire
317 pages, Hardcover
Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant. 

The Taj Mahal: A Jewel Born of Love and Empire
As Europe reeled from the Thirty Years' War and the Pilgrims carved out a new life across the ocean, a timeless masterpiece began to rise in India. While Galileo faced house arrest, the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan embarked on an extraordinary tribute to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal: the Taj Mahal, a monument that would become one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its perfect symmetry and radiant beauty have captivated all who behold it for centuries.

Yet, as Diana and Michael Preston reveal in their captivating narrative history, the Taj Mahal is more than just an architectural marvel. It's a vivid reflection of the Moghul Empire itself, marking both the pinnacle of its glory and the subtle beginning of its decline.

A Saga of Power, Passion, and Legacy
The Moghul Empire's foundations were laid by the legendary warriors Genghis Khan and Tamburlaine. At its zenith, it encompassed a staggering 100 million people, stretching from Afghanistan and Pakistan in the north and west, to Bengal in the east, and deep into central India.

With their signature storytelling prowess, Diana and Michael Preston vividly bring to life the grand sweep of Moghul history. They intertwine tales of fierce battles and dynastic rivalries that forged the empire with intimate chronicles of daily life within the imperial palace. The story of the Taj Mahal itself, a testament to overwhelming passion, unfolds with the dramatic cadences of Greek tragedy and the rich emotion of grand opera, ultimately putting a deeply human face on this marble masterpiece.



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