Nehru
1st Edition
Published on 17. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-582-43750-0 (ISBN)
Description
Judith Brown explores Nehru as a figure of power and provides an assessment of his leadership at the head of a newly independent India with no tradition of democratic politics.
Reviews / Votes
'Elegantly written...a delight to read'English Historical ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-43750-0 (9780582437500)
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Person
Brown, Judith M.
Content
Introduction; Chapter 1 A Vocation to Politics; Chapter 2 Apprentice to Power: Gandhi's Heir, 1923-c. 1945; Chapter 3 The Transfer of Power: 'Tryst with Destiny'; Chapter 4 The Visionary as Prime Minister; Chapter 5 The Limits of Power; Conclusion;