The Discovery of IndiaGives an understanding of the glorious intellectual and spiritual tradition of (a) great country.' Albert EinsteinWritten over five months when Jawaharlal Nehru was imprisoned in the Ahmadnagar Fort, The Discovery of India has acquired the status of a classic since it was first published in 1946. In this work of prodigious scope and scholarship, one of the greatest figures of Indian history unfolds the panorama of the country's rich and complex past, from prehistory to the last years of British colonial rule. Analysing texts like the Vedas and the Arthashastra, and personalities like the Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru brings alive an ancient culture that has seen the flowering of the world's great traditions of philosophy, science and art, and almost all its major religions. Nehru's brilliant intellect, deep humanity and lucid style make The Discovery of India essential reading for anyone interested in India, both its past and its present. |
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User Review - RajivC - LibraryThingThis is a fascinating book. First off, I must say that the writing style is extremely fluid, and easy to follow. I also like the way in which Nehru has been injecting his own insights into India's ... Read full review
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User Review - agdturner - LibraryThingAlthough interesting and surely a valuable work in factual and historical ways, this is not written by a literary genius and I think it could do with refinement. When I wanted sleep, I found it ... Read full review
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| Title | The Discovery of India Modern classics Penguin modern classics |
| Author | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Edition | reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Penguin Books, 2004 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | Nov 13, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0143031031, 9780143031031 |
| Length | 642 pages |
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