The Last Nizam

The Last Nizam

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Author: John Zubrzycki

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 408


"Zubrzycki approaches his subject with the assurance of an historian, the concision of a journalist and the language of a poet." (Goodreading) In early 1972 His Exalted Highness, the Rustam of the Age, the Aristotle of the Times, Wal Mamaluk, Asaf Jah VIII, the Conqueror of Dominions, the Regulator of the Realm, Nawab Mir Barakat Ali Khan Bahadur, The Victor in Battles, the Leader of Armies, the Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar, arrived in Western Australia and bought himself an outback station. So began one of the most incongruous episodes in the history of India's richest princely dynasty. 'The Last Nizam' is the story of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and how the last Nizam gave up a kingdom to come to the backblocks of outback Australia.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: John Zubrzycki

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 408


"Zubrzycki approaches his subject with the assurance of an historian, the concision of a journalist and the language of a poet." (Goodreading) In early 1972 His Exalted Highness, the Rustam of the Age, the Aristotle of the Times, Wal Mamaluk, Asaf Jah VIII, the Conqueror of Dominions, the Regulator of the Realm, Nawab Mir Barakat Ali Khan Bahadur, The Victor in Battles, the Leader of Armies, the Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar, arrived in Western Australia and bought himself an outback station. So began one of the most incongruous episodes in the history of India's richest princely dynasty. 'The Last Nizam' is the story of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and how the last Nizam gave up a kingdom to come to the backblocks of outback Australia.