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The King’s Physician : Lillias Hamilton at the Harem and Court of Amir ‘Abd al-Rahman, King of Afghanistan / Senzil Nawid.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Nawid, Senzil, author.
- Series:
- Middle East and Islamic Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2025.
- Women and Gender: The Middle East and the Islamic World ; 23.
- Middle East and Islamic Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2025
- Women and Gender: The Middle East and the Islamic World ; 23
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Asian Studies.
- Social sciences.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (252 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Lillias Hamilton at the Harem and Court of Amir ‘Abd al-Rahman, King of Afghanistan
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2025.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book examines the experiences and writings of Lillias Hamilton, a British woman who traveled to India and Afghanistan at end of nineteenth century and served as a medical advisor and physician to Amir ‘Abd al-Rahman, King of Afghanistan. Hamilton’s accounts of her experiences in Afghanistan are unique because they chronicle her double-layered interaction with the Royal Court and the Royal Harem. They provide insight into Amir ‘Abd al-Rahman, King of Afghanistan's personality and court life. Additionally, they offer singular insights into harem, domestic life, and slavery in Afghanistan in the late nineteenth century.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: K. Nawid, Senzil The King's Physician
- ISBN:
- 9789004730014
- OCLC:
- 1602597988
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