2009, ISBN: 9788189995102

New York, Dover Publications, 1971, 1894., 1971. Very Good. xx, 570 pp. ; illustrated, maps, plans ; 22 cm. ; ISBN: 0486226328; 9780486226323 LCCN: 79-115749 ; LC: DT60; Dewey: 913.3/2 … Mehr…

New York, Dover Publications, 1971, 1894., 1971. Very Good. xx, 570 pp. ; illustrated, maps, plans ; 22 cm. ; ISBN: 0486226328; 9780486226323 LCCN: 79-115749 ; LC: DT60; Dewey: 913.3/2 ; OCLC: 140343 ; color pictorial illustrated stiff paper wrappers ; Contents: ch. 1. The land of Egypt -- ch. 2. The people of Egypt -- ch. 3. History of ancient Egypt -- ch. 4. The king and his court -- ch. 5. Political conditions in Egypt under the old empire -- ch. 6. Political conditions in Egypt under the new empire -- ch. 7. The police and the courts of justice -- ch. 8. Family life -- ch. 9. The house -- ch. 10. Dress -- ch. 11. Recreation -- 12. Religion -- ch. 13. The dead -- ch. 14. Learning -- ch. 15. Literature -- 16. The plastic arts -- ch. 17. Agriculture -- ch. 18. Arts and crafts -- ch. 19. Traffic and trade -- ch. 20. War. ; List of plates : The First Cataract, Between Assuan And Philae, The Boundary Of Egypt And Nubia During The Inundation, The Pyramids Of Gizeh, Seen From The South, Ramses II., Statue At Turin, Residence Of A Wealthy Egypti an Of The Time Of The 18TH Dynasty, Feast, With Musicians And Dancing Girls, Egyptian Ladies At A Feast, The Temple Of Luxor, Funeral Procession And Ceremonies At The Tomb, Inspection Of The Herds Of Oxen By A High Official, Inspection Of The Flocks Of Geese And Of Their HerdsMen By A High Official ; "The fullest, most thoroughly detailed account including much material not found in more recent books of domestic life, religion, magic, medicine, commerce, and much more in ancient Egypt. Many illustrations reproduce tomb paintings, carvings, and hieroglyphs." ; VG, New York, Dover Publications, 1971, 1894., 1971, 3, Ahmedabad, India: Mapin Publishing, 2009 Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic royal tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi Tombs, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Mughal Tombs (those of Humayun, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Jahangir and Nur Jahan as well as Bibi-ka-Maqbara, and the Taj Mahal). It also discusses the controversy surrounding the location of Babur’s tomb. These tombs are among the most magnificent pieces of Islamic architecture and grandeur. The existence of Hindu and Persian Safavid influences in the pre- Mughal and Mughal tombs is a central theme of the book. Different characteristics of pre-Mughal and Mughal architecture are analyzed in examining these influences. The tombs are described in the broader historical and architectural context of the reigns of Tughluq, Lodi, Qutb Shahi and Mughal dynasties. Besides describing the tombs and dynasties, the book traces the history of royal tombs: from the ancient Egyptian pyramids, the Greek/Roman mausoleums and the Chinese royal tombs to the Islamic tombs of Central Asia, Pakistan and India.It provides a rare insight into lesser known facts about the history and evolution of tomb architecture. Printed Pages: 152 with 87 colour illustrations and 10 drawings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8.5 x 10.4 Inches., Mapin Publishing, 2009, 6<

2009, ISBN: 9788189995102

Shaanxi, China: Shannxi People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 1983. lg.b/w&color photos w/21pgs.text &16pg.English trans.insert; HB brwn.emboss; some rub w/clean,tight pgs. DJ … Mehr…

Shaanxi, China: Shannxi People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 1983. lg.b/w&color photos w/21pgs.text &16pg.English trans.insert; HB brwn.emboss; some rub w/clean,tight pgs. DJ blue&brwn.w/white; rubbed&worn w/sml.chips&tears. " ...the full-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses unearthed over the past few years by the side of the tomb of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (Qin Shihuang)." in Chinese w/English insert. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good -. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Foreign Language., Shannxi People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 1983, 3, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2009. First edition. Hardcover. New. Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic Royal Tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi Tombs, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Mughal Tombs (Humayun, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Jahangir and Nur Jahan, Bibi-ka-Maqbara, and the Taj Mahal). It also discusses the controversy surrounding the location of Babur`s tomb. These tombs are among the most magnificent pieces of Islamic architecture and grandeur. The existence of Hindu and Persian Safavid influences in the pre-Mughal and Mughal tombs is a central theme of the book. Different characteristics of pre-Mughal and Mughal architecture are analyzed in examining these influences. The tombs are described in the broader historical and architectural context of the reigns of Tughluq, Lodi, Qutb Shahi and Mughal dynasties. Besides describing the tombs and dynasties, the book traces the history of royal tombs, from the ancient Egyptian pyramids, the Greek/Roman mausoleums and the Chinese royal tombs to the Islamic tombs of Central Asia, Pakistan and India. It provides a rare insights into lesser known facts about the history and evolution of tomb architecture. CONTENTS: Preface; 1. History of Royal Tombs 2. From Pre-Mughal to Mughal Architecture 3. Slave, Khalji and Tughluq Tombs 4. Sayyed and Lodi Tombs 5. Qutb Shahi Tombs 6. Mughal Tombs Printed Pages: 152., Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2009, 6<

2009, ISBN: 9788189995102

Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2009. First edition. Hardcover. New. Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic Royal Tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi To… Mehr…

Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2009. First edition. Hardcover. New. Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic Royal Tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi Tombs, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Mughal Tombs (Humayun, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Jahangir and Nur Jahan, Bibi-ka-Maqbara, and the Taj Mahal). It also discusses the controversy surrounding the location of Babur`s tomb. These tombs are among the most magnificent pieces of Islamic architecture and grandeur. The existence of Hindu and Persian Safavid influences in the pre-Mughal and Mughal tombs is a central theme of the book. Different characteristics of pre-Mughal and Mughal architecture are analyzed in examining these influences. The tombs are described in the broader historical and architectural context of the reigns of Tughluq, Lodi, Qutb Shahi and Mughal dynasties. Besides describing the tombs and dynasties, the book traces the history of royal tombs, from the ancient Egyptian pyramids, the Greek/Roman mausoleums and the Chinese royal tombs to the Islamic tombs of Central Asia, Pakistan and India. It provides a rare insights into lesser known facts about the history and evolution of tomb architecture. CONTENTS: Preface; 1. History of Royal Tombs 2. From Pre-Mughal to Mughal Architecture 3. Slave, Khalji and Tughluq Tombs 4. Sayyed and Lodi Tombs 5. Qutb Shahi Tombs 6. Mughal Tombs Printed Pages: 152., Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2009, 6<

2009, ISBN: 8189995103

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[EAN: 9788189995102], Neubuch, [PU: Mapin Publishing, Ahmedabad, India], ROYAL TOMBS OF INDIA, Jacket, Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic royal tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi Tombs, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Mughal Tombs (those of Humayun, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Jahangir and Nur Jahan as well as Bibi-ka-Maqbara, and the Taj Mahal). It also discusses the controversy surrounding the location of Babur’s tomb. These tombs are among the most magnificent pieces of Islamic architecture and grandeur. The existence of Hindu and Persian Safavid influences in the pre- Mughal and Mughal tombs is a central theme of the book. Different characteristics of pre-Mughal and Mughal architecture are analyzed in examining these influences. The tombs are described in the broader historical and architectural context of the reigns of Tughluq, Lodi, Qutb Shahi and Mughal dynasties. Besides describing the tombs and dynasties, the book traces the history of royal tombs: from the ancient Egyptian pyramids, the Greek/Roman mausoleums and the Chinese royal tombs to the Islamic tombs of Central Asia, Pakistan and India.It provides a rare insight into lesser known facts about the history and evolution of tomb architecture. Printed Pages: 152 with 87 colour illustrations and 10 drawings. Size: 8.5 x 10.4 Inches, Books<

2009, ISBN: 9788189995102

Ahmedabad, India: Mapin Publishing, 2009 Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic royal tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi Tombs, Qutb Shahi Tombs and … Mehr…

Ahmedabad, India: Mapin Publishing, 2009 Royal Tombs of India, the first book of its kind on the Islamic royal tombs of India, focuses on the Tughluq and Lodi Tombs, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Mughal Tombs (those of Humayun, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Jahangir and Nur Jahan as well as Bibi-ka-Maqbara, and the Taj Mahal). It also discusses the controversy surrounding the location of Babur’s tomb. These tombs are among the most magnificent pieces of Islamic architecture and grandeur. The existence of Hindu and Persian Safavid influences in the pre- Mughal and Mughal tombs is a central theme of the book. Different characteristics of pre-Mughal and Mughal architecture are analyzed in examining these influences. The tombs are described in the broader historical and architectural context of the reigns of Tughluq, Lodi, Qutb Shahi and Mughal dynasties. Besides describing the tombs and dynasties, the book traces the history of royal tombs: from the ancient Egyptian pyramids, the Greek/Roman mausoleums and the Chinese royal tombs to the Islamic tombs of Central Asia, Pakistan and India.It provides a rare insight into lesser known facts about the history and evolution of tomb architecture. Printed Pages: 152 with 87 colour illustrations and 10 drawings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8.5 x 10.4 Inches., Mapin Publishing, 2009, 6<