Mughal India (Architectural Guides for Travelers)

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Summary: Terrific, balanced, must have
Review: Essential for the architecturally inclined travelling to northern India, or just curious about some of the most enduring masterworks created by man.

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Summary: essential guide
Review: Just a fabulous book. Provides a really interesting overview of Mughal history in the introduction that I just couldn't put down (and I am easily bored by history). I thought it was well-organized and comprehensive. Although I realize that a travel guide must necessarily be brief, I would have loved the book even more if the author had incorporated more close-up and detailed views of architectural embellishments (such as relief carvings, pietra dura panels, carved screens, etc.).

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Summary: essential guide
Review: Just a fabulous book. Provides a really interesting overview of Mughal history in the introduction that I just couldn't put down (and I am easily bored by history). I thought it was well-organized and comprehensive. Although I realize that a travel guide must necessarily be brief, I would have loved the book even more if the author had incorporated more close-up and detailed views of architectural embellishments (such as relief carvings, pietra dura panels, carved screens, etc.).

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Summary: great book
Review: this book is masterly written, with humour and enthusiasm.Very informative and a true pleasure to read. Everything you need to know about Mughal architecture if you are going to India.Better than any tour guide!