India: From Curzon to Nehru and AfterThis book is a fascinating and wholly absorbing contribution to the history of the twentieth century. This fast-moving, lively and independent account of the politics and international affairs is enriched by intimate, perceptive and far from uncritical sketches of great leaders such as Gandhi, Jinnah, Nehru, Desai and Patel. Perhaps no other book reminds the reader so firmly that politics, even at its most exalted and dramatic, is about people. Certainly no one who is interested in India, in the history of British imperialism or in the realities of present day Asia can neglect this goldmine of a book. |
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User Review - Joern.Kropfgans - LibraryThingWhile visiting India (Bangalore to be exact) I found this history book that caught my eye. I am always interested in the history of the countries that I visit or work in. This book fascinated me ... Read full review
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