The Shortest History of Delhi
$27.30
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
Summary
The essential introduction to a city that has captivated imaginations for millennia
Delhi, with its stories of intrigue and empire, decadence and artistry, destruction and rebirth, has been exhilarating travellers for centuries. Its history stretches back thousands of years, through invasions, empires and the struggle for independence.
This many-layered history can be seen on the streets of Delhi today - in ancient monuments to emperors, saints, princesses and eunuchs; in the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760645557 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1760645559 |
| Author: | John Zubrzycki |
| Publisher: | Black Inc. |
| Imprint: | Black Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 202g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 127mm x 195mm |
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John Zubrzycki
John Zubrzycki is an Australian author with a PhD in Indian history from the University of New South Wales. A former foreign news editor with The Australian, he has worked as a correspondent in India and as a diplomat in New Delhi and Jakarta.
His previous books include:
- The Shortest History of India
- Dethroned: The Downfall of India’s Princely States
- House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India’s Most Glamorous Royal Family
- Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic
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