The story of the forging of India, the world's largest democracy, is a rich and
inspiring one. This volume, a sequel to the best-selling India's Struggle for
Independence, analyses the challenges India has faced and the successes it
has achieved in the light of its colonial legacy and century-long struggle for
freedom. It covers the framing of the Constitution and the evolution of the
Nehruvian political and economic agenda and basics of foreign policy; the
consolidation of the nation and contentious issues like party politics in the
Centre and the states, the Punjab problem and anti-caste politics and
untouchability. These, along with objective assessments of Jawaharlal Nehru,
Indira Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Rajiv Gandhi,
Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh,
constitute a remarkable overview of a nation on the move.
Product Details
- Paperback: 788 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Random House India; Revised ed. edition (1 January 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9780143104094
- ISBN-13: 978-0143104094
- ASIN: 0143104098
- Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 3.2 x 21.7 cm
About the Author
Bipan Chandra, recipient of the Padma Bhushan, was born in Kangra, Himachal
Pradesh. He was educated at Forman Christian College, Lahore and at
Stanford University, California. He was Professor of Modern History at
Jawaharlal Nehru-University (JNU), New Delhi, where he is currently Professor
Emeritus. He was honoured as National Professor and was also the Chairperson
of the National Book Trust. Professor Chandra authored several books on
nationalism, colonialism and communalism in modern India.Review
The ideas that shaped our present political system are emereged from our past political thinkers and leaders who desigened the frame in which we are flourishing today. This book clearly mention the views and stands of post independent thinkers and leaders. Clearly mention the stand of Congress towards secular state, hindu and muslim ideologies, one can say that this book is little anti-RSS and pro congress in character, sometimes you can find that author is trying to defend the congress national and foreign policies, but actually the account of Bipin Chandra gives you detailed facts and figure about every positive and negative aspects of policies adopted by government of india after independence. This book is influenced by progressive secular literature. There is no reason to criticize this book --Pranay Singh Feb 23, 2012
well i wont shower any praises for this title its just that go for it . Many critics advise you to cling to r c guha - ind after gandhi .. it might be so but this book is structured according to the exam format which makes it effective to use as a learning guide --johnny blaze Jun 29, 2014
I think it is the most authoritative work on contemporary history.......very well laid out and easy to grasp.....yet it touches each and every aspect. Good for students and for casual reading as well. --by Harpreet Singh on 14 April 14Rent & Security Return Pollicy
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