Brothers at war empire of the moghul alex rutherford on. Empire of the moghul brothers at war by alex rutherford. Empire of the moghul is a series of historical fiction novels written by alex rutherford the pen name for diana and michael preston. See the complete empire of the moghul series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alex rutherford empire of the moghul 01 raiders from the north. Alex rutherford brings the period and the history of the region alive. Empire of the moghul is a result of their research. Brothers at war empire of the moghul 2 by rutherford, alex from amazons fiction books store. The mighty mogulreich left central asia to india in the 16th century. Empire of the moghul 1 brothers at war by alex rutherford.
Alex rutherford tells their epic story for the first time. Brothers at war by alex rutherford, paperback barnes. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Our indian history in the text books is usually linear and just date and event focused which makes it good for rote but never generates a readers interest to learn. Empire of the moghul the epic story of the rise and fall. It tells the story of the second moghul emperor, humayun who loses and then regains the empire bequeathed to him by his father in 1530. The thrilling story of the second great moghul emperor, whose fata. Humayun is a wellmeaning but dissolute ruler, prone to rash judgement and easily manipulated. Alex rutherford books list of books by author alex.
Rutherford is known for the six book historical fiction series empire of the moghul the prestons studied at the university of oxford, reading history and english respectively. Ruler of the world, and brothers at war, and more on. This book tells the true stories of mughal empires, their rise and fall. Alex rutherford books list of books by author alex rutherford. His father, babur, has bequeathed him wealth, glory and an empire which stretches a thousand miles south from the khyber pass. They are keen travellers and have now clocked up visits to over 140 of the worlds countries. Brothers at war is the second instalment in the empire of the moghul series by alex rutherford. Alex rutherford is the pseudonym of diana preston and her husband michael in england. Empire of the moghul the epic story of the rise and fall of. Brothers at war book online at best prices in india on. Alex rutherford is the pen name of two writers, diana preston and her husband michael preston. Both studied at oxford university reading history and english respectively.
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The name alex rutherford is what appears as the writer of the sixbook historical fiction series empire of the moghul, but there is actually no such person. The first book raiders from the north tells the story of mughal empire babur. Raiders from the north 2009 hardcover paperback kindle. The brutal battle for power continues in the fourth book in the epi. Alex rutherford is at his besti usually read any books twice or thrice. They are keen travelers and have now clocked up visits to over 140 of the worlds countries. Brothers at war paperback january 1, 2011 by alex rutherford author. Brothers at war read an extract now the second novel in the series tells the thrilling story of the second great moghul emperor, whose fatal flaws threatened everything his dynasty had fought for. Booktopia has brothers at war, empire of the moghul. The second book with the description of the life journey of the second moghul emperor humayun.
Exciting tv series in production the second enthralling installment in alex rutherfords empire of the moghul series. Empire of the moghul books bangla onubad fussilatbd. The empire of the moghul book series by alex rutherford includes books raiders from the north, brothers at war, empire of the moghul. Alex rutherford brothers at war is the second of the empire of the moghul series and begins in 1530, right where the first one ended. Exciting tv series in production the second enthralling installment in alex rutherford s empire of the moghul series. Brothers at war empire of the moghul series book 2 ebook. The second enthralling installment in alex rutherfords empire of the moghul series. Brothers at war by alex rutherford, 9780755347568, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The second enthralling installment in alex rutherford s empire of the moghul series. Repetitive and lacked the depth and breadth that was possible given the extent of material and characters available.
The series consists of six volumes covering the rise and height of the moghul empire in medieval india. Rutherford is known for the sixbook historical fiction series empire of the moghul. Brothers at war paperback november 1, 2010 by alex rutherford author. Nov 08, 2010 in brothers at war, rutherford tries to thread together pieces of humayuns life as described by his halfsister gulbadan in humayunnama, his attendant jauhars records tadhkirat alwaqiat and. Brothers at war brothers at war by alex rutherford available from rakuten kobo. Traitors in the shadows a new emperor, aurangzeb, sits on indias glittering peacock throne the throne he seized from his father while the old emperor still lived. The second volume tells the story of humayun, baburs son and the second ruler of the moghul empire.
The thrilling story of the second great moghul emperor, whose fatal flaws threatened everything his dynasty had fought for. Discount prices on books by alex rutherford, including titles like the serpents tooth empire of the moghul. The next book in the empire of moghul series is called brothers at war. My 7th book by alex rutherford after the 6 part empire of the moghul series was a lucid descriptive one. Published jan 2010 perhaps the shooting star was an omen said humayun. They are also the authors of raiders from the north, a kingdom divided, ruler of the world and the tainted throne. Babur is dead, and despite naming humayun successor to the wealth and the new empire he has founded, and asking him not to do anything against his half brothers, there is dissension among them. Empire of the moghul is about the mughal rulers of india. This book starts in 1530 in agra, north india and introduces us to humayun who is the new crowned moghul. The characters are dynamic, and the deadly regional politics of alliances and treaties are reflected by the internal tensions at court us historical novel society. The strong foundation of the moghuls in india was laid by this emperor, again like the father babur he was a person sentimentally attached to the bloodline, making plentiful decisions going against himself and the future of the empire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
An excellent book and follow on from raiders of the north. The prestons studied at the university of oxford, reading history and english respectively. Brothers at war brothers at war by rutherford, alex author jun102010. I got an invite on wednesday for the book launch of brother at war by alex rutherford. Buy a cheap copy of brothers at war book by alex rutherford. Raiders from the north empire of the moghul alex rutherford on. Alex rutherford is the pen name of diana preston and her husband michael. Brothers at war english paperback by alex rutherford. Based on the true story of shah jahan and his dynasty, they have woven a powerful story of intrigue, love, loss and war. In brothers at war, rutherford tries to thread together pieces of humayuns life as described by his halfsister gulbadan in humayunnama, his attendant jauhars records tadhkirat al. Even though it was a last minute invite, i changed my plans to go there as i was curious to meet the author, meet the other book lovers and i also wanted to know how.
Says diana our greatest love is india where weve spent at least a year of our lives. After raiders of the north the first installment on babur brothers at war was a bit of a let down. Babur has passed away and his kingdom has now fallen to his eldest son, humayun. Such words of selfdoubt would anger your father if he were here now, khanzada said. Alex rutherford books list of books by alex rutherford. This is the fifth in the moghul series by the talented alex rutherford diana preston and husband michael. Browse the book research gallery, comprised of stunning shots of the wild and rugged landscapes that inspired and formed the reallife heroes and heroines of the empire of the moghul series. Perhaps it means my reign will fizzle out ingloriously. Spanning two hundred turbulent years and the lives of six very different emperors, the moghul series brings to life a people whose skill and bravery on the battlefield.
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