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Language
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Book Summary
This nonfiction anthology explores a cityโs long, restless history and its living present. It collects centuries of writing that reveal a capital that has risen from ashes, reinvented itself, and yet remained deeply personal to millions. The central theme is urban memoryโthe way empire, migration, culture, and daily life fuse to shape a city. The intended reader is history and culture enthusiasts, curious travelers, and anyone who loves urban stories. The tone is thoughtful and adventurous, at once intimate, scholarly, and often witty.
The content unfolds as a mosaic of voicesโfrom residents and refugees to travelers and invadersโeach shedding light on different eras. Classic chronicles by renowned writers sit beside contemporary pieces specially commissioned for the collection, tracing the arc from ancient times to the modern era. The writing moves through grand histories and intimate scenes alikeโfrom bustling markets and intimate neighborhoods to the shadow of war and moments of quiet daily lifeโcreating a vivid, kaleidoscopic portrait of a city always in motion.
Concepts covered include urban development, political change, cultural exchange, and the social fabric of a capital. The reading feels accessible and engaging, with short prose and varied voices that invite reflection. Itโs a lively way to learn how cities evolve, why memory matters, and how personal stories illuminate public history.
Readers finish with a nuanced portrait of a city that keeps reinventing itself, gaining context, empathy, and curiosity about urban life. The collection leaves a lasting impression of a capital as a living archiveโwhere history and everyday life collide to reveal how we live together.
Product Details
Author
Khushwant Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
344
Language
English
SKU
9780143415329
ISBN
9780143415329
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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Khushwant Singh Was IndiaโS Best-Known Writer And Columnist. He Was Founder-Editor Of Yojana And Editor Of The Illustrated Weekly Of India, The National Herald And Hindustan Times. He Was A Member Of Parliament From 1980 To 1986. He Was Awarded The Padma Bhushan In 1974 But Returned The Decoration In 19984 In Protest Against The Storming Of The Golden Temple In Amritsar By The Indian Army. In 2007 He Was Awarded The Padma Vibhushan. He Passed Away In 2014 At The Age Of Ninety-Nine.