Empress
The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
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In 1611, thirty-four-year-old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and favourite wife of the Emperor Jahangir who ruled the Mughal Empire. An astute politician as well as a devoted partner, she issued imperial orders; coins of the realm bore her name. When Jahangir was imprisoned by a rebellious nobleman, the Empress led troops into battle and rescued him.The only woman to acquire the stature of empress in her male-dominated world, Nur was also a talented dress designer and innovative architect whose work inspired her stepson’s Taj Mahal. Nur’s confident assertion of talent and power is revelatory; it far exceeded the authority of her female contemporaries, including Elizabeth I. Here, she finally receives her due in a deeply researched and evocative biography.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2018-08-03
- Mått165 x 244 x 30 mm
- Vikt636 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor336
- FörlagWW Norton & Co
- ISBN9780393239348
- UtmärkelserShort-listed for Los Angeles Times Book Prize 2018
