Singh, Tripurdaman
Nehru: The Debates that Defined India
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008463861
- author:
- Singh, Tripurdaman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Asia, India & South Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jawaharlal Nehru: The Debates That Defined India Sixty years after his death, Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy remains deeply contested. This book explores the ideological battles he fought and the debates that shaped his vision for India's future. It examines his encounters with key contemporaries, including Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, Sardar Patel, and Mohammad Iqbal. Through a nuanced analysis of these encounters, this book sheds light on the thinking and dialogue that laid the foundations of the Republic. The Nehruvian ideals continue to influence contemporary political debate, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in understanding India's complex history and its ongoing impact on politics today. By examining the views of those who opposed or supported Nehru, this book provides a fresh perspective on the country's formative years of independence.