Charles Allen Lives Of The Indian Princes and 50 similar items

LIVES OF THE INDIAN PRINCES This sumptuously illustrated volume vividly captures the splendor and almost unimaginable wealth of the now-vanished Indian royalty. . . . tells the dazzling story of the Maharajas, Nizams, Nawabs, Khans, Maharawals, Jams, Rajas, and Raos, rulers of the 565 native states of princely India. Until their autocratic rule was dismantled as part of the Indian independence movement, they lived reckless and extravagant lives, surrounded by pomp and luxury, amused by veiled concubines and sinuous, bejeweled dancing girls, and plagued by deeply rooted superstitions and endless palace intrigue. By Charles Allen and Sharada Dwivedi. Crown Publishers, Inc., New York. 1984. As stated First American Edition. Full number line beginning with 1. ISBN 0517556898. Beautifully illustrated with both color and black and white photographs and art. Near fine binding grade. White cloth boards with gold lettering on spine. Pages are tight and clean with no writing, marks, or stains. Dust jacket has NOT been price clipped. Dust jacket has minimal wear and is protected with a mylar cover (please see pictures). We combine shipping as long as all book purchases are paid for in one Pay Pal transaction. Five or more books will be Free Shipping. You can wait until you receive an invoice from us or add 25 cents for each additional book up to four books.