John Zubrzycki - The Shortest History of Delhi

Join John Zubrzycki at Asia Bookroom on Saturday, the 21st of November, where he will be in conversation with Lachlan Strahan about his latest book - The Shortest History of Delhi

Please RSVP by email to books@asiabookroom.com, or phone us on 02 6251 5191.

Entry is by gold coin donation to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation

The essential introduction to a city that has captivated imaginations for millennia

Delhi, with its stories of intrigue and empire, decadence and artistry, destruction and rebirth, has been exhilarating travellers for centuries. Its history stretches back thousands of years, through invasions, empires and the struggle for independence.

This many-layered history can be seen on the streets of Delhi today – in ancient monuments to emperors, saints, princesses and eunuchs; in the domes of mosques clad in shimmering white marble; in stately Mughal gardens; and in the bustling laneways of its markets and neighbourhoods. Now, Delhi is a vast megalopolis, drawing people from all over the subcontinent, a cornucopia of religions, castes, languages and economic classes.

In The Shortest History of Delhi, John Zubrzycki pairs an invigorating account of Delhi’s past with an insider's guide to the city today.

"A wonderful introduction to the most fascinating and complex of all Indian cities and a glittering mirror to the history of Hindustan" - William Dalrymple