The Baburnama (The Folio Society)

London: The Folio Society, 2013. Reissue. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 0x0x0. First thus (Ford-Smith Folio 76 #1858). Includes publisher's slipcase. A few very minor scuffs to slipcase. 2013 Hard Cover. lviii, 540 pp. Translated, edited and annotated by Wheeler M. Thackston, preface to illustrations by J.P. Losty, introduction by Salman Rushdie. Color reproductions of historical illustrations, several regional maps precede text. This book presents the Persian Baburnama, a key primary source and the earliest record of Babur's memoirs. The translation uses paintings from the original work and draws on contemporary texts of the period to delve into the history of the legendary Mughal ruler. It provides a fresh treatment to the source material and highlights vivid accounts of the historical events of the time. The paintings are divided thematically, offering a unique and rare perspective into the Mughal world.