(translator), Wheeler M. Thackston
The Baburnama (Modern Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375761379
- author:
- (translator), Wheeler M. Thackston
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Modern Library Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.21 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Baburnama Memoirs of Babur, Prince and Emperor by W.M. Thackston, Jr. This 15th-century autobiography presents a unique glimpse into life in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India during the late-fifteenth and early-sixteenth centuries. Written at a time when personal narratives were rare, Babur's honest chronicle offers an extraordinary level of detail about his experiences as a prince and emperor. A new translation by Islamic scholar Wheeler Thackston brings this important work to life, making it accessible to readers today. This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition includes notes, indices, maps, and illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding of Babur's remarkable story. With its vivid portrayal of history and culture, The Baburnama Memoirs of Babur, Prince and Emperor is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Islamic literature and the history of the region.
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