{"product_id":"empire-of-the-moghul-the-serpents-tooth","title":"Empire of the moghul: the serpent's tooth by Alex Rutherford (Rare book)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSet in the 17th century, \u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eThe Serpent’s Tooth\u003c\/em\u003e portrays Shah Jahan's ascent to the throne, a position secured through the violent and ruthless traditions of the Mughal dynasty.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite inheriting a vast and wealthy empire, Shah Jahan is consumed by grief following the death of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis sorrow leads him to channel his energies into constructing the Taj Mahal, a monumental tribute to their love.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHowever, this obsession distances him from his sons, allowing rivalries and ambitions to fester unchecked.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs Shah Jahan's health deteriorates, the empire teeters on the brink of civil war, with his sons vying for power, threatening to unravel the foundations of the Mughal dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"578\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"375\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"442\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"442\" class=\"\"\u003eMichael and Diana Preston are both Oxford-educated historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"578\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"578\" class=\"\"\u003eThey have written several non-fiction books under their real names, including works on historical events, exploration, and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"854\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eWhy \"Alex Rutherford\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"720\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"720\" class=\"\"\u003eThey chose the pseudonym to create a consistent identity for the fictional narrative voice in their series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"854\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"854\" class=\"\"\u003eThe name is a tribute to \u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eErnest Rutherford\u003c\/strong\u003e, the father of nuclear physics, symbolizing their interest in history and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882694869249,"sku":"2EUMZRF7M-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/AlexRutherford.jpg?v=1627232195","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/empire-of-the-moghul-the-serpents-tooth","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}