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A Buddhist monk takes up arms to resist the Chinese invasion of Tibet - then spends the rest of his life trying to atone for the violence by hand printing the best prayer flags in India. A Jain nun tests her powers of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death. Nine people, nine lives; each one taking a different religious path, each one an unforgettable story. William Dalrymple delves deep into the heart of a nation torn between the relentless onslaught of modernity and the ancient traditions that endure to this day. This title is longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize.
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| SKU | GOR001892844 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India |
| Author | By (author) William Dalrymple |
| Condition | VERYGOOD |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408801248 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781408801246 |
| Edition | N/A |
| Prizes | N/A |
| Cover Note: | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. |
| Note: | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. |
| Ex Library | No |
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A Buddhist monk takes up arms to resist the Chinese invasion of Tibet - then spends the rest of his life trying to atone for the violence by hand printing the best prayer flags in India. A Jain nun tests her powers of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death. Nine people, nine lives; each one taking a different religious path, each one an unforgettable story. William Dalrymple delves deep into the heart of a nation torn between the relentless onslaught of modernity and the ancient traditions that endure to this day. This title is longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize. - Additional Information
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SKU GOR001892844 Title Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India Author By (author) William Dalrymple Condition VERYGOOD Binding Type Paperback Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year Published 2010 Number of Pages 304 ISBN 10 1408801248 ISBN 13 9781408801246 Edition N/A Prizes N/A Cover Note: Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. Note: This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Ex Library No
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