{"product_id":"history-of-nepal-david-a-griner-9798196866906","title":"History of Nepal: The Rise and Fall of the Shah Monarchy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hidden kingdom rose between two giants... and survived everything meant to destroy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepal is often seen as a land of mountains and temples, but its true story is far more intense. Behind the peaceful image lies a history of rival kings, brutal sieges, sacred dynasties, and a monarchy that ruled for centuries before collapsing in full view of the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you're about to discover will change how you see Nepal forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fertile Kathmandu Valley and its ancient settlements, to the cultural brilliance of the Malla kings, this book takes you deep into the golden age of temples, trade, and festivals that shaped a nation's identity. Few people know that the same rivalry that created Nepal's breathtaking beauty also opened the door to disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen came Gorkha, a rising hill kingdom led by Prithvi Narayan Shah, whose vision of unification was achieved through blockades, conquest, and terrifying punishment. The hidden truth behind Nepal's unity is that it was built as much through strategy and starvation as through battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs British power expanded across India, Nepal fought to survive, losing territory but protecting its independence. But the most shocking threat came from within: the Kot Massacre, the rise of the Rana regime, and a century of isolation that froze Nepal's progress while the world moved on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, the monarchy faced its last storms: democracy's return, civil war, the 2001 palace massacre, and the uprising that ended 240 years of royal rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you love real history told with gripping detail, political drama, and unforgettable turning points, this book will pull you in from the first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to uncover Nepal's forgotten rise, its brutal struggles, and the fall of its crown?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet your copy today and step into the untold history of a nation shaped by mountains, monarchs, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David A. Griner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798196866906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"David A. Griner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801511276799,"sku":"9798196866906","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-of-nepal-david-a-griner-9798196866906","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}