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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.
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.
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;
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  • A valuable introduction to this key figure in the history of modern India.
  • Examines the background, temperament and experiences that led Nehru to seek power.
  • Provides an assessment of his leadership at the head of a newly independent India with no tradition of democratic politics.
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ISBN
9780582437500
Publisert
2000-08-17
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd; Longman
Vekt
410 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

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