An Indian Dynasty: The Story Of The Nehru-Gandhi Family
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, no tears, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A compelling work of political biography, An Indian Dynasty: The Story of the Nehru-Gandhi Family chronicles the rise and dominance of one of the most powerful political dynasties in modern history. With unflinching clarity, Tariq Ali traces the Nehru-Gandhi lineage from Jawaharlal Nehru's pivotal role in India's independence movement through the turbulent premierships of Indira Gandhi and beyond, illustrating how a single family shaped the destiny of the world's largest democracy. Written with the incisive analytical voice for which Ali is renowned, the narrative uncovers the interplay of personal ambition, political ideology, and national crisis that defined each generation's grip on power. With an introduction by Salman Rushdie, this authoritative account presents a portrait of India's post-colonial trajectory as inseparable from the private and public lives of its most commanding political family.
Author: Tariq Ali
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, G. P. Putnam's Sons
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, no tears, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A compelling work of political biography, An Indian Dynasty: The Story of the Nehru-Gandhi Family chronicles the rise and dominance of one of the most powerful political dynasties in modern history. With unflinching clarity, Tariq Ali traces the Nehru-Gandhi lineage from Jawaharlal Nehru's pivotal role in India's independence movement through the turbulent premierships of Indira Gandhi and beyond, illustrating how a single family shaped the destiny of the world's largest democracy. Written with the incisive analytical voice for which Ali is renowned, the narrative uncovers the interplay of personal ambition, political ideology, and national crisis that defined each generation's grip on power. With an introduction by Salman Rushdie, this authoritative account presents a portrait of India's post-colonial trajectory as inseparable from the private and public lives of its most commanding political family.