Colour of Paradise: The Emerald in the Age of Gunpowder Empires

by Kris Lane

Book Overview

Among the magnificent gems and jewels left behind by the great Islamic empires, emeralds stand out for their size and prominence. For the Mughals, Ottomans, and Safavids green was--as it remains for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030016131X
• ISBN13: 9780300161311
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"