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Title: The Royal Palaces of India by George Michell, Antonio Martinelli ISBN: 0-500-27964-0 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: 01 February, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: An authoritative survey
Comment: Written by a recognized authority on Indian architecture and art, this book emphasizes architecture of Indian palaces and citadels. But what are palaces and its architecture without some interesting history. The description and historical background accompanying the fine-detail-high-gloss mostly-color pictures breathes life into the palaces and stokes the imagination of the reader. This book is an authoritative survey of surviving proofs of lavishness enjoyed by erstwhile Indian royalty. Highly recommended for tourists with enthusiasm for architecture as well as professional architects (This review has been taken from Recipedelights.com).
Rating: 5
Summary: Fabulous!
Comment: A very informative, thick and large book. Has TONS of info for anyone that is interested in architecture, history, or in India in particular. Also includes many of the floor plans and multiple photos of some of the same Palaces. If you are intersted in this subject, well worth your while.
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Rating: 4
Summary: For the student of Indian architecture, history or royalty..
Comment: For the student of Indian architecture, history or royalty, "The Royal Palaces of India" will be a treasure. With more than 250 illustrations (206 are in color), this book brings one's imagination alive and lets your mind wander through the gates of these gorgeous palaces and forts.
Authors Michell and Martinelli explain in a somewhat academic way how kings, both Hindu and Muslim, held their courts.
The power, perks and privileges that accompanied the royalty are dimly reflected in the opulent architecture that shaped both the places and the royal life. It is hard to imagine, even with the excellent help this book provides, what the glory and splendor of these kingdoms must have been like.
The monarchs were "not merely enhanced by divinities, they were ritually empowered by gods and goddesses" and these palaces reflect, as do the cathedrals of Europe, a journey past the mundane existence of morality. Many who have visited India have seen the celebrated Taj Mahal, but it is a tomb to the wife of the great mongol ruler Shah Jahan. Now, if this is was his wife's tomb, what do you think his palace looked like? This is an engaging and enlightening book. Recommended.
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Title: New Hotel Design by Otto Riewoldt, Otto Riewolt, Albrecht New Hotel Design Bangert ISBN: 0823023397 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: New Moroccan Style: The Art of Sensual Living by Susan Sully, Jean Cazals, Meryanne Loum-Martin ISBN: 0609610457 Publisher: Clarkson N Potter Publishers Pub. Date: 14 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Built by Hand: Vernacular Buildings Around the World by Eiko Komatsu, Athena Steen, Bill Steen ISBN: 158685237X Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers Pub. Date: 01 October, 2004 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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