Nehru: A Political Life - Couverture souple

Brown, Judith M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0300114079 ISBN 13 : 9780300114072

Editeur : Yale University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Nehru The first prime minister of India after independence from British rule, Jawaharlal Nehru (1889 - 1964), was a major architect of India as a nation state. His dedication to politics led to imprisonment, a deeply disturbed family life, and eventually to nearly two decades in power. This compelling biography depicts the phases of Nehru's life and shows how each phase reflected new developments in Ind... Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

The first prime minister of India after independence from British rule, Jawaharlal Nehru (1889 1964), was a major architect of India as a nation state. His dedication to politics led to imprisonment, a deeply disturbed family life, and eventually to nearly two decades in power. This compelling biography depicts the phases of Nehru's life and shows how each phase reflected new developments in Indian politics. Drawing on new sources Judith Brown offers the most complete and penetrating account of Nehru yet written. The book also provides an array of insights into the history of India's nationalist movement and international standing, and into the complexities of constructing a new nation state in the aftermath of imperial rule.

Revue de presse :

"Brown's fine biography shows vividly how much the subcontinent and its first leader have in common." --Philip Ziegler, Literary Review

"absorbing, scrupulously researched and convincing assessment of one of the most important political figures of the 20th century." --Katherine Frank, New Statesman

"A fascinating biography, a must for anyone who wants to understand India today." --Mark Tully

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Yale University Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0300114079
• ISBN 13: 9780300114072
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 440