“stanley lane poole”

The Mohammedan period of Indian history is an invasion of the Turks into the immemorial systems, rule and customs of Ancient India. The period ends when one of the last of these Muslim rulers, oppressed by of Hindu ascendency, placed himself under English protection and Modern India came into being.... More

These books are authentic documents from the pastthat are as valid and as useful today as when they were written. Edited by theleading indologist of his time -- W. W. Hunter -- the titles in this seriesreflect some of the best biographies ever attempted. A total of 24 titles arenow available.... More

The book contains Biography, conquests and administration of prominentIndian Emperors like Babar of the Mughal dynasty.Babar was the first of the Mughal emperors of India.Babar us the linkbetween Central Asia and India, between predatory hordes adn imnperial government, betweenTamerlane and Akbar.Ba... More

1903. Stanley Lane-Poole, historian and Egyptologist, writes a history of the Mohammedan Period, which is more a chronicle of kings and courts and conquests than of organic or national growth. The Contents are divided into the following three books: The Invasions, 712-1206; The Kingdom of Delhi, 120... More

The Life Of A Major British Diplomat From The Late 18th To Mid 19th Century, From Turkey To The U.S., Meeting Such Personalities As William Pitt, Lord Byron, Lady Stanhope, Madame De Stael, John Quincy Adams, Czar Alexander, And Talleyrand.... More

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.... More

Under the skilled leadership of Salah ad-Din Yusuf Ayyub, or as the Christians called him, Saladin (1137-1193), the long-squabbling Islamic nations -- Egypt, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine -- were united for the first time. This compelling biography focuses on the ruler's sagacity and intelligence, and... More