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Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789354078781 N.A.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788195236503 N.A.

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Condition: New. pp. 264 Illus. (Mostly Col.).

Condition: New. pp. 264 Index 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: New. This lavishly illustrated book has 348 pages, redolent with 864 rare visuals selected from archives around the world. It provides a fascinating and colourful panoramic view of the city through the ages. This art book focuses on the colourful history of Pune and its lesser-known events, facts, and wonderful people with their variegated activities, and is remarkable and endlessly engrossing. The author presents a comprehensive picture of the city, bringing to light many hitherto unexplored facts that will interest those with a penchant for urban histories. For anyone interested in a carefully researched, beautifully designed, and abundantly illustrated artistic account of Pune city, this art book is an ideal companion.

Hardcover. Condition: used/very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 264 Page. Col. Illustrations. Heavy Book.

Condition: New. pp. 264.

BINDING - Hardcover. Condition: CONDITION - Used/ Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Jacket - Fair. with some wear. 1st Edition. 264 Pages.

Condition: New. pp. 363.

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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 12.91x9.53x1.73 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Oil, known to man even prior to the contemporary era, has found a permanent niche in the lives of people throughout the world, serving a range of needs from morning to the moment we go to sleep. Our civilisation depends more heavily on oil than on any other single commodity. Our world is ruled by oil. Its widespread availability and use rose in prominence during the First World War, and since then the world has continued to depend more and more heavily on it for a multitudinous range of products and services, among which transportation is the most important. The history of oil dates back to the dawn of civilisation. For instance, one of the earliest civilisations that developed in the great river valleys of Mesopotamia used asphalt obtained from hand-dug pits for caulking boats, medicinal and ornamental purposes. Oil: Lighting up Our Lives unfolds a worldwide view of the history of the discovery, development and uses of oil, the global oil industry, how the geopolitics of oil and its availability has transformed the fate of nations, and the multifaceted role that it plays in our everyday lives. The reader is caught up in the excitement of early oil discoveries worldwide and in India, and their cataclysmic effects on men and nations, while at the same time absorbing its damaging effects on the environment. For all those with even a passing interest in history, politics, international affairs, global economies, sociology and the environment, and the significant role that oil plays in them, this well-researched book presents an engrossing and all-embracing picture of the role of oil through the ages and, more particularly in our time, and the development and power of the global oil industry. The author's compelling narrative, supplemented by 600 rare photographs, illustrations, lithographs and paintings are calculated to capture the imagination of the discerning reader.

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1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy large octavo 264pp., col. & b/w pls., text ills., maps, bibliog., index, Inscribed & signed by Satya Narayan Singh on the front end paper.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents: Foreword, Introduction. Preface. 1. Valour, Wars and Heroes. 2. Creators of Destiny. 3. Poetry: In Stone, Clay and on Paper.  4. Threads of Life: Fairs and Festivals. 5. Magical Hands. 6. Desert Adventure: Lure of Tourism. 7. Rajputs in the Eyes of People. Glossary.  Bibliography. Photo credit. index. Rajasthan, as one of the oldest civilisations in the world, is an exotic symbol of Indian culture which is known for its chivalry, valour, sacrifice, romance, loyalty and perseverance. Its name evokes golden sand dunes of the Thar desert; the architectural splendour of forts, palaces and temples; the ancient Aravalli range; India's largest saline lake, Sambhar; diverse flora and fauna; unique cuisine; brave, sturdy, cheerful and resourceful inhabitants. Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Parsis coexist peacefully, in harmony with community celebration and well-being. Widespread fascination with colours and patterns finds vivid expression on the walls of village houses. The exuberant celebration of traditional festivals manifests in age-old traditions, rituals, sports, and pageantry. Joie de vivre is expressed through dance and music, envelops and brings the desert to life. Rajasthanis have excelled in all the major spheres of life and achieved particular success as entrepreneurs and innovators, given their qualities of tenacity, enthusiasm, grit, drive and sense of mission. The socio-cultural, religious ethos, and the natural geographical terrain have served to strengthen their zest for life. This book captures some of the lesser known aspects of Rajasthan's past and present, blending the finest aspect of its rich heritage. The state is celebrated for its exquisite miniature paintings, frescoes, fabrics, artefacts and fine jewellery which mirror its creativity. This also finds rich expression in folk music, instruments and musicians. Numerous magnificent temples adorned with intricate carvings and sculpture built over the centuries dot the entire state, making a popular pilgrim resort for people of different faiths. The Rajasthani story epitomises man's triumph over a harsh desert land. Rajasthan: A Land of Beauty and Bravery encapsulates the mystique and uniqueness of the state. This pictorial book comprising 345 pages richly illustrated with over 350 rare, colour photographs, paintings, lithographs, maps, documents, 104 black and white photographs, illustrations and line sketches, published for the first time are calculated to capture the imagination of the discerning reader. Front Cover Caption: A beautiful Rajasthani woman with musical instrument painted by artist Gopal Swami Khetanchi. Who is known for painting petite female figures, Rajput women and Rajasthani village women, as well as adapting classical European paintings to Indian versions. Distinguishing features of his style are uniqueness, delicacy and swiftness of drawing. His works span from romanticism to deep realism. Beautiful Rajasthan is one of the most attractive and colourful states of India which never ceases to amaze with its old-world charm and magical beauty. It is a land of colours, dances, festivals, rituals, and music. The diverse collection of music of the state has attracted people all over the world. Describing the beauty of this splendid state in a few lines is practically an impossible task. But it reflects in the lifestyle and numerous professions of its inhabitants who are equally known for their indomitable spirit, courage, gallantry and valour. Its historical ballads recited by bards and folk-singers inspire heroism. The brave sons of its soil have always been willing to sacrifice their lives for their motherland. In fact, the beauty of Rajasthan is truly hard to beat.