India After Gandhi
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Book • Nonfiction
India • 20th Century
2007
Adult
18+ years
India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha details India's journey from its independence from Britain on August 15, 1947, exploring the political and cultural evolution over 60 years. The book covers the challenges and achievements under leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, highlighting democratic progress, economic growth, and ongoing issues like religious intolerance and corruption. Sensitive topics include violent conflicts, political assassinations, and forced sterilizations.
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Guha’s India After Gandhi is lauded for its comprehensive and engaging narrative of post-independence Indian history. Reviewers appreciate its meticulous research and readability but note its dense content might overwhelm casual readers. Some criticize a perceived bias towards certain political figures. Nonetheless, it remains a pivotal resource on modern India.
Readers who relish detailed political histories and comprehensive narratives will appreciate India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha. Those who enjoyed Freedom at Midnight by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins or The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru will find this work similarly engaging and insightful.
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944
Book • Nonfiction
India • 20th Century
2007
Adult
18+ years
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