Asian Trips - Mission to Kabul
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Manufacturer: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9781890206956
ISBN: 1890206954
Label: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
Manufacturer: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2006-08-04
Publisher: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
Studio: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
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Mission to Kabul presents an authentic picture of the rich cultural world of aristocratic Muslim life in British-ruled India, and it sensitively portrays men and women who are caught up in political and romantic intrigues.
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Summary: Genuine joy of good reading
Comment: An adventurous story of a man who figured out a way to survive the 19th C world, armed with good will and nimble wit. When I finished reading it, I was filled with the genuine joy of good reading. I want to recommend this book to many book lovers, especially to my friends in my home country Japan, as Japan is now looking for the way to survive the 21st C, armed with good will and high technology.
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Summary: a must read
Comment: A wonderful book and as previous reviews said: terrific reading !
The story is set in times and a culture far away from today's Western reader, but he will immerse and be part of those times and places throughout the time of reading - but also far beyond. While so "living" in a (although only partly) gone-by world with his today's values and judgment as well as prejudices, he realises that he will have to challenge them to be prepared to understand today's world as well.
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Summary: Terrific read!!!
Comment: Richly-drawn characters, fascinating plot, well-paced. The author uses various physical and cultural settings of Asia and India to enrich the reading experience. I've enjoyed this book immensely. I rarely keep books, after I have finished them; this one I will keep and re-read. I recommend it to you for your own reading, and to give as gifts to your reader-friends.
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Summary: A love story with a timeless message
Comment: H.Ronkan Lynton has vividly brought us a love story cloaked in the unique culture and politcal atmosphere of India under British rule. Although the story takes place in another century much of the struggles our protaganist faces continue in South East Asia today. Besides being a great read the story is one more step on the ladder of learning more about Eastern cultures. One hopes through reading and understanding we will learn to appreciate our differences.
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Summary: Good read
Comment: What a good book - wonderful plot with nice twists and turns. I was impressed with this author and loved learning about India during this time period. Some of the reviews have said that you will learn alot about women in purdah - I didn't find this completely accurate. I was expecting much more in that domain, but it was still a really good book.
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