Jahanara: Princess of Princesses by Kathryn Lasky
››› Free download audio book. ‹‹‹ Original Title: Jahanara ISBN: 0439223504 ISBN13: 9780439223508 Autor: Kathryn Lasky Rating: 3.6 of 5 stars (4315) counts Original Format: Hardcover, 187 pages Download Format: PDF, TXT, ePub, iBook. Published: September 2002 / by Scholastic Language: English Genre(s): Historical Fiction- 325 users Young Adult- 59 users Historical- 58 users Childrens- 43 users Cultural >India- 38 users
Description: In the 1600s, the Mughal emperors of India were among the greatest rulers of the East. Jahanara is the daughter of one of these ultra-rich and powerful figures, Shah Jahan The Magnificent. The oldest and favorite of his children, she is showered with emeralds, diamonds, and rubies, and is attended by numerous servants and learned tutors. Yet, her world is not one of pure contentment.
It is rife with intrigue and turmoil as her father fights for his rights to rule - and she struggles against the confinement her Muslim religion dictates. Jahanara's diary allows readers to witness the exotic splendor and unforgettable drama of this past great dynasty.
About Author:
Kathryn Lasky is the American author of many critically acclaimed books, including several Dear America books, several Royal Diaries books, 1984 Newbery Honor winning Sugaring Time, The Night Journey, and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. She was born June 24, 1944, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is married to Christopher Knight, with whom she lives in Massachusetts. Book 15, , is currently the last book in the . is the 16th book but is a prequel to the series. Lasky has also written and which are companion books.
Other Editions:
- Jahanara, Princess Of Princesses: India, 1627 (The Royal Diaries #12)
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- Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (Royal Diaries #8)
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Rewiews:
May 07, 2015 Cecily Duffie Rated it: did not like it One star because I loved learning about such a different princess. But every time Lasky writes a non-white, non-European princess she completely whitewashes her and I hate it The only guy around this girl flirts with is a white guy with blue eyes who is supposed to be so handsome. It's completely unrealistic! She's been raised in a place with different cultural norms and standards of beauty and instead of trying to understand that and write it, Lasky ignores it. The same with Jahanara wearing a One star because I loved learning about such a different princess. But every time Lasky writes a non-white, non-European princess she completely whitewashes her and I hate it The only guy around this girl flirts with is a white guy with blue eyes who is supposed to be so handsome. It's completely unrealistic! She's been raised in a place with different cultural norms and standards of beauty and instead of trying to understand that and write it, Lasky ignores it. The same with Jahanara wearing a miniature of Queen Elizabeth all the time and cheating on fasts during a holy
month. She wouldn't do those things. She would think Elizabeth ugly and she would honor her religious commitment. If Lasky is so obsessed with Queen Elizabeth she needs to write only that and leave princesses of color to those who understand and care for them. 7 likes
