Empire of the Moghul: The Serpent's Tooth - Hardcover

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9780755347636: Empire of the Moghul: The Serpent's Tooth

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ISBN 10: 0755347633 ISBN 13: 9780755347636

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The new moghul emperor shah jahan reigns over a colossally wealthy empire of 100 million souls. Yet to gain his throne he has followed the savage 'throne or coffin' traditions of his ancestors - descendants of genghis khan and tamburlaine. Ever since the moghuls took india, brother has fought brother and sons their fathers for the prize and shah jahan has been no exception. As his reign dawns, now is the time for shah jahan to secure his throne by crushing his enemies. Instead, devastated by the death of his beautiful wife mumtaz, he becomes obsessed with building an epic monument to their perfect love - the taj mahal. His overwhelming grief isolates him from his sons and he does not see the rivalries, indeed hatreds, building between them. When he falls ill, civil war breaks out - ruthless, murderous and uncontrollable - and the foundations of the empire itself begin to shake.

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About the Author:

ALEX RUTHERFORD is the pen name for Diana and Michael Preston whose nonfiction has been awarded the Los Angeles Times Science and Technology Prize and been praised worldwide. They are also the authors of Raiders from the North, A Kingdom Divided, Ruler of the World and The Tainted Throne. They live in London.

Review:

“A tale of ambition, power and death. The book is definitely a must read if not for anything but to get a feel of India's past.” ―Post Noon (India) on The Tainted Throne

“This series has developed into a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of a great and glorious dynasty. Bloody battles, brutal killings and treachery--what more could you ask for?” ―The Historical Novels Society on Ruler of the World

“The hand-to-hand combat pulsates with heroic vigor and plentiful gore, sure to entertain fans, and the climax paves the way for the next epic entry.” ―Publishers Weekly on A Kingdom Divided

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