City of Djinns

Peeling back the layers of Delhi’s centuries-old history City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.. Sparkling with irrepressible wit City of Djinns peels back the layers of Delhi's centuries-old history revealing an extraordinary array of characters along the way-from eunuchs to descendants of great Moguls. With refreshingly open-minded curiosity William Dalrymple explores the seven dead cities of Delhi as well as the eighth city—today's Delhi. Underlying his quest is the legend of the djinns fire-formed spirits that are said to assure the city's Phoenix-like regeneration no matter how many times it is destroyed. Entertaining fascinating and informative City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.