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The House of Jaipur John Zubrzycki

The House of Jaipur von John Zubrzycki

The House of Jaipur John Zubrzycki


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The House of Jaipur Zusammenfassung

The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India's Most Glamorous Royal Family John Zubrzycki

A gripping royal saga of charmed lives in a changing world.

The Jaipurs were Indias mid-century golden couple; its answer to the Kennedys, or Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Jai and Ayesha, as they were known to friends like Frank Sinatra, Truman Capote and Dickie Mountbatten, entertained lavishly at their magnificent palaces and hunting lodges in Rajasthanand in the nightclubs of London, Paris and New York. But as the Raj gave way to the new India, Jaipurthe most glamorous and romantic of the princely stateshad to find its place.

The House of Jaipurcharts a dynastys determination to remain relevant in a democracy set on crushing its privileges. Against the odds, they secured their place at the height of Indian society; but Ayesha would pay for her criticism of Indira Gandhi during the Emergency.

From the polo field and politics to imprisonment and personal tragedy, the Jaipurs extraordinary journey of transformation mirrors the story of a rapidly changing country.

The House of Jaipur Bewertungen

'John Zubrzycki does an impressive job of building up a memorable picture of a glittering family brought to its knees.' -- Daily Mail
'Thrilling, deeply satisfying ... a must-read.' -- The Week
As historian John Zubrzycki dives into the lives of Indias most powerful ruling family in a new book, we look at the power players, past and present, of the grand royal dynasty. -- Tatler
A riveting saga assiduously researched. -- India Today
'Extremely readable . . . a nuanced view of the failings and contributions of Indian princes.' -- Sir Mark Tully, former BBC Bureau Chief, New Delhi
'Zubrzycki unearths hidden gems with his remarkable storytelling.' -- The Hindu
'An intriguing book which will keep the readers hooked till the end.' -- The Times of India
'Goes beyond the glitter and gold of the Jaipur royal household to dig out the obscure accounts of romantic jealousies, property feuds, fatal addictions, suppressed grief and more.' -- Indian Express
'A fascinating and absorbing book with an unforgettable cast of characters.' -- Sagarika Ghose, author of Indira: Indias Most Powerful Prime Minister

Über John Zubrzycki

John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat, with a doctorate from the University of New South Wales and a background in South Asian history and Hindi. William Dalrymple chose hisEmpire of Enchantment, also published by Hurst, as a Book of the Year.

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GOR011738997
9781787385566
1787385566
The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India's Most Glamorous Royal Family John Zubrzycki
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
2021-08-05
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