Patrick French
India: A Portrait
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141041575
- author:
- Patrick French
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
India: A Portrait tells the story of how India emerged from a turbulent struggle for independence to become a vibrant democracy with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Patrick French travels all over the country talking to everyone from political leaders to mafia dons, from chained quarry workers to self-made billionaire entrepreneurs, to tell the story of post-independence India as never before.
Through his conversations with ordinary and extraordinary individuals, French brings one of the globe's most dynamic nations springing to life. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of the country, sensitivity to its subtler nuances, and a wealth of research, he crafts a rich portrait of contemporary India.
This book is a gripping account of six momentous decades, filled with elegant portraits of characters and events that are both sharply observed and engrossing. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read that offers a unique insight into the human side of modern India.
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