16 results for 'Begum, Sayra'

Rana Begum Space Light Colour is a comprehensive monograph exploring the artist's varied use of materials and her intersection with architecture and design. Through contextual essays, an extensive...

Gold Dust of Begum Sultans is set in post-1857 Rohilkhand, Western Uttar Pradesh, against the backdrop of a crumbling feudal binary. In this patriarchal society, three generations of strong-woman...

Fanny Parkes's journals offer a unique glimpse into early colonial India. Born into a life of privilege, Fanny gradually shed her traditional role to become an independent and curious individual,...

The women who shaped the Mughal Empire. In 1526, when Babur rode into Hindustan, his wives and female relatives accompanied him. These women played a crucial role in establishing a dynasty that would...

Train Your Mind To Be Successful by Sayra Montes is a guide to unlocking the mind power needed to achieve success in life. The book reveals how 80% psychology plays a crucial role in achieving goals,...

A Long Way from Hyderabad: Diary of a Young Muslim Woman in 1930s Britain by Muhammadi Begum presents a unique perspective on a pivotal era in history. In the early 1930s, Muhammadi Begum arrived in...

A Journey to Mecca and London: A Travel Diary by Akhtar al-Nisa Begum Nawab Sarbuland Jung. In 1909, Begum Sarbuland Jung embarked on a four-month journey through the Middle East and Europe with her...

Discover the vibrant cuisine of Bangladesh with Dina Begum's Made in Bangladesh. This collection of 75 recipes takes you through the six Bangladeshi seasons, sharing modern classics and age-old...

Brick Lane Cookbook celebrates the diverse food cultures of this vibrant London neighborhood. Dina Begum, born and bred in East London, shares her own family recipes alongside those from street food...

Ruqsana Begum's story is one of empowerment and determination. Born into a traditional Bangladesi community in Bethnal Green, she found solace in sport, but her parents' expectations and cultural...

The history of the Bengali squatters' movement in 1970s East London is a lesser-known episode of social struggle. In response to institutional discrimination and the threat of the National Front,...

Turkey's modernization journey was shaped by its relationship with the United States during the Cold War era. This book explores how Turkey became a key test case for American modernization theory,...

Rhythm and Geometry: Constructivist art in Britain since 1951 explores the dynamic abstract and constructed art made and exhibited in Britain over a seventy-year period. This publication showcases a...

Toksvig's Almanac 2021 is a fascinating and eclectic journey through the calendar, uncovering the stories of remarkable women from around the world who were often overlooked by history. From...

Thirteen years of existence had passed, and Mehr-un-nissa, daughter of Mirza Ghiyas Beg and Asmat Begum, had grown into a young woman. Born to Persian refugees who had risen to prominence at the...

Abstract Art: A Vivid Introduction to the Evolution of Abstraction Stephanie Straine's latest book in the National Geographic Books' Art Essentials Series offers a fresh perspective on abstract art,...