About this title: Born in a Mesopotamian village in the third century, the son of a Parthian warrior, Mani grows up in a volatile and dangerous world. As battle rages for control over the Middle East between the great Roman and Persian empires, as Jews and Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians fight for ascendency, Mani- painter, mystic, physician and prophet- makes his way through the battlefields to preach to his incandescent doctrine of humility, tolerance and love, a doctrine that comes to be known as Manicheanism. A vivid glimpse of the ancient world in all its perfumed splendour and cruelty, an ...
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Card Cover
Publisher: Abacus Books, London
Date published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
Description: As New. No Jacket. Book 'as new. ' All aspects clean. Book described: " A romantic and affectionate tale...the history of Mani gains from the personal perspective of an author who knows the impact of sectarian hatreds too well...engaging...eloquent. " 248 pages. A very clean copy. read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: LITTLE, BROWN BOOK GROUP Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 254 pages. (254 pages) mani is born into a time of war-3rd-century mesopotamia. despite being the son of a warrior, he becomes a painter, physician, mystic and prophet, preaching in the battlefields, a doctrine of humility, tolerance and love that becomes known as "manicheanism". map edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company (UK), UK
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
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Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. ISBN10: 0704371065. read more
Edition: First English Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Quartet Books, London
Date published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780704371064ISBN:0704371065
Description: Fine in fine dust wrapper. 8vo. pp x, 248. One map. Fictionalised life of Mani (of Manichaeism) who was killed 276 A. D. Translated by Dorothy S. Blair. ISBN 0704371065. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Gardners Books
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Abacus
Date published: 1997-09-04
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
Description: Good. Book is in good condition. Cover/book edges may have some wear/soiling. All pages are clean. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Abacus
Date published: 1997-09-04
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
Description: Very Good. 1997 paperback no marks and is in very good conditionEach order is emailed a USPS tracking number. All books are sanitized and cleaned for your protection before mailing. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
Date published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781566562485ISBN:1566562481
Description: Good. 1999-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Edition: First US Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Interlink Books, New York, USA
Date published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781566562485ISBN:1566562481
Description: Good. 242 pages. Translated from the French by Dorothy S. Blair. B/w map illustration. Details of previous owner inside front cover, notation by previous owner on title page and inside back cover. Some underlining by previous owner in biro. Cover slightly scuffed, creased, rubbed on edges. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Inc
Date published: 1999-07-01
ISBN-13:9781566562485ISBN:1566562481
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781566562485. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
Date published: 1998-09
ISBN-13:9781566562478ISBN:1566562473
Description: New. 1998 FIRST EDITION with all numbers. Hardback w/ DJ. You are buying a Book in NEW condition with very light shelf wear to include very light edge and corner wear. Buy it Now! ! ! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or standard (on next page). Thanks again! ! ! ! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
Date published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781566562478ISBN:1566562473
Description: Very Good. Uncirculated (unread) library backup copy withdrawn from collection. *WITHDRAWN LIBRARY COPY* with customary stamps and stickers sold on consignment for a public library. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
Date published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781566562478ISBN:1566562473
Description: Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. A nice ex-library used copy. Some library markings. Pages clear. Cover clear. Softly worn edges and corners. Binding solid and tight. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
Date published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781566562485ISBN:1566562481
Description: Good. 1566562481 Different cover. Mild shelf wear. A number of gouge marks in front cover. No marking found in text. Binding solid. No creases in spine or covers. Not remainder or ex-library. Packaged carefully for shipping. Ships within 24 hours. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: INTERLINK PUB GROUP INC
Date published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781566562485ISBN:1566562481
Description: New. This series is designed to bring to North American readers the once-unheard voices of writers who have achieved wide acclaim at home, but are not recognized beyond the borders of their native lands. With special emphasis on women writers, Interlink's... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
Description: New. Mani is born into a time of war-3rd-century Mesopotamia. Despite being the son of a warrior, he becomes a painter, physician, mystic and prophet, preaching in the battlefields, a doctrine of humility, tolerance and love that becomes known as "Manich... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Abacus, London
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780349108711ISBN:0349108714
Description: New. Text in English, French. vi, 248 p. : map ; 20 cm. Includes maps. Originally published: London : Quartet, 1996. First published in French under the title: Les jardins de lumière. read more
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"Wonderful on many different levels. Written with clarity and subtle elegance that I first misunderstood as dryness but came to appreciate as the story developed. One of the finer works of historical fiction I've read."
"Jardines de Luz es uno de los libros mejor logrados a nivel de novela historica que he leido narra la historia de Mani fundador del maniqueismo y te da una ventana privilegiada para acercarte al mundo que dio a luz esta religion dualista ..."
"The Gardens of Light tells of the prophet/sage Mani who lived in the third century ad.
The story follows Mani's life, from his birth to his torturous death. The book centers on Mani but it also gives a great historical view of the Sassanid empire during that time. I especially loved the little gems of historical information on both the Sassanid and Roman empire Maalouf has dropped in to this story.
It does tend to be more of a historical book than a novel as Maalouf likes to stay true to the original story witout adding any great embellishments. However this does not mean that the book is too dry as Maalouf's biggest strength is that he can make any historical figure come alive. Giving them real depth in character and emotions."
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