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100 1 _aHoover, Thomas,
_d1941-
245 1 4 _aThe Moghul
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-14
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Moghul" by Thomas Hoover is a historical novel written in the early 1980s. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period around the year 1620, focusing on the adventures of Brian Hawksworth, an English ship captain navigating the complex political and cultural landscape of Moghul India as he aims to establish trade routes and secure England’s interests against Portuguese dominance. The book promises a vivid portrayal of the clash between empires, blending action with themes of love and the allure of an exotic land. The opening of the novel introduces Brian Hawksworth as he commands his ship, the "Discovery", through a treacherous sea battle against Portuguese galleons near India. Following a hard-fought victory, Hawksworth arrives in India, where he is quickly captivated by the beauty and mystique of the Moghul Empire. As he ventures inland, he faces conflicts of loyalty, desires for power, and the idea of a forbidden love. With vivid descriptions of the era's intrigue—complete with battles, the courtiers, and the lavish lifestyle of Indian royalty—this initial chapter sets the stage for an epic tale that combines historical adventure with deeply personal stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aEast India Company -- Fiction
653 _aIndia -- History -- 1526-1765 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34322
999 _c75168
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