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Dancing In The Mosque: An Afghan Mother’S Letter To Her Son
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Dancing the Self: Personhood and Performance in the Pandav Lila of Garhwal
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Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels
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DANNIS JUKE JOINT COMFORT FOOD: Modern-Day Recipes, Ole Skool Flavas
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Dante: The Story of his Life
0Original price was: ₹1,299.00.₹974.00Current price is: ₹974.00.Unravel the extraordinary life of Dante Alighieri, the immortal poet behind The Divine Comedy. Hailed as a Book of the Year, this definitive biography masterfully synthesizes vast Italian scholarship, illuminating Dante as a writer, philosopher, father, and political partisan amidst the turbulent backdrop of medieval Italy. Discover how local politics and personal drama deeply influenced his literary masterpiece. An essential read for lovers of world literature and classic Italian poetry, this book offers profound insights into one of history’s greatest literary figures and his enduring legacy.
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Dara Shukoh
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Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893
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Dardistan in 1866, 1886, 1893
0Original price was: ₹560.00.₹420.00Current price is: ₹420.00.Explore the captivating history, rich cultures, and ancient traditions of the Hindukush region with “Dardistan in 1866, 1886, 1893.” This essential read from “The Bookish Owl” offers a comprehensive account of Gilgit, Chilas, Chitral, Hunza, Nagyr, and surrounding areas. Delve into the fascinating world of their religions, customs, legends, fables, and songs, as meticulously documented in this scholarly work. Perfect for history enthusiasts, anthropologists, and anyone curious about the hidden narratives of Central Asia. Discover the stories that shaped a legendary land, making this book a valuable addition to your library.
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Dardistan in 1866, 1886, 1893
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Darfur’s Sorrow: The Forgotten History of a Humanitarian Disaster
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Darjeeling In Search Of People’S History Of The Hills
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Darjeeling: The Sanitarium of Bengal, and its Surroundings
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