Uncovering the Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru: The Discovery of India

Explore the history of India with Jawaharlal Nehru's "The Discovery of India". This book is one of the best Asian history Books available, providing readers with high-quality binding and pages, easy-to-understand content, and an overall satisfying read. Discover the rich history of India and gain a deeper understanding of the country's culture.

Key Features:

Jawaharlal Nehru's 'The Discovery of India' is a seminal work that provides a comprehensive overview of India's history, culture, and politics. It is a powerful account of India's past, present and future, and offers a unique insight into the man who would become India's first Prime Minister. Through this book, Nehru shares his passionate love for India and its people, and his vision for the country's future. He discusses the diverse religions and cultures of India, the beauty of its landscapes, and the potential for India to become a major player on the global stage. 'The Discovery of India' is a must-read for anyone interested in India's history and culture, and an inspiring look at the country
85
B2B Rating
102 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
83
Overall satisfaction
86
Genre
83
Easy to understand
90
Easy to read
92
Binding and pages quality
82

Details of Uncovering the Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru: The Discovery of India

  • Best Sellers Rank: #20 in India History
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 1.36 pounds
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 656 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0143031031
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Penguin Random House; 2nd edition
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 2,892 ratings
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0143031031
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 9.02 x 5.98 x 1.56 inches
  • India History: India History

Comments

Ramana Murthy: What a book! What a man!

I confess I had a poor opinion of him, thanks to all the Right Wing propaganda. But now, thank god, I read it. He had such a brilliant mind. He foresaw all the current changes in world politics 80 years back!

And when did he write all this? And he must have read so much before writing so much! With such a busy, active life! And when writing was all with pen and paper!

And he was such a decent, cultured person, deserving the highest regard. No wonder, the paramacharya of Kanchi is said to have called him "a true aryan".

The so-called "patriotic" mob who abuse him cannot hope to even read and appreciate such writing, leave alone produce anything like this. It is beyond them.

India on Dec 16, 2023

tina: Splendid book

India on Nov 15, 2023

Amazon Customer: Average

United States on Aug 30, 2019

Poonam Sharma: My favourite book ever.. every Indian should read this. If anyone find it hard to understand, then there is a show also on youtube.. 'Bharat ek khoj'!!!

Canada on Aug 17, 2019

Kam: Great read, come across very biased but most booked do

United Kingdom on Mar 07, 2016

Ujwala S: Writing was one of Nehru's talents. This book was written to teach his daughter Indira, about Indian history. A number of his books were written when imprisoned by the British during India's war for Independence. It's a great read for anyone wanting an introduction to Indian history. Thapar and Spear's History of India is also a great series of books. I've gifted it a few times and the language is lovely, and be warned there aren't many pictures.

United States on Oct 06, 2015

Pen Name: Excellent!

United Kingdom on Feb 25, 2015

TK: Pandit Nehru is a scholar with a soft touch. His work is throroughly analytical and candid, yet lyrical in its tone which makes for easy reading. This book is a page turner once you relax and get into the right frame of mind, which I must admit takes a little bit of time. But once you do that it is therapeutic, no less.

Sunil Khilnani, Professor of South Asian studies at Johns Hopkins University, writes in the Introduction (which is generally very positive about the book), how Pandit Nehru's usage of terms like "racial memory" jar in today's world. On the contrary, I feel that his usage of such terms is very apt, and very Indian. It shows how acknowledging our own histories and genetic dispositions is not antithetical to, but part and parcel of mutual understanding and of communal harmony.

This book is an eye-opener for many Indians, in India and abroad, who have fallen into the fold of the Hindutva ideology that aims to bring India in line with globally prevalent nationalistic tendencies based on religious conservatism, as practiced in America for example. Discovery of India is a reminder that the Indian freedom movement was driven by nationalism of a superior kind,...

United States on Dec 15, 2014

Arjun Balakrishnan: if there is just one book that one would have time to understand the rich social, cultural and spiritual fabric if India, this would be it.
Regardless of one's inclinations towards Nehru's political ideologies. This book is a masterpiece. Immensely readable and enjoyable. It was also made into an acclaimed BBC serial.

United States on Jul 14, 2013

M. Arbuckle: This book was recommended to me by an Indian coworker when I told him I was learning about India in my endless quest for understanding. I ordered it immediately and was so pleased when it arrived. I am now about halfway through it and have learned a great deal about India and her long history that I did not know. I am aware that Mr. Nehru was a Socialist, and although some may dismiss anything that is written by a Socialist as if he has nothing worthwhile to say I find that the book is very interesting, is full of history, and that Nehru was a very good writer. This book would be helpful to anyone seeking to learn about India.

United States on Mar 07, 2013

Uncovering the Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru: The Discovery of India In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom and a New Life "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom" - A Memoir of Survival and Hope
Uncovering the Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru: The Discovery of India In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom and a New Life "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom" - A Memoir of Survival and Hope
B2B Rating
85
98
98
Sale off $20 OFF $3 OFF
Total Reviews 102 reviews 993 reviews 993 reviews
Best Sellers Rank #20 in India History #1 in North Korean History#1 in South Korean History#141 in Memoirs #7 in North Korean History#85 in Women in History#1,419 in Memoirs
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 1.36 pounds 10.4 ounces 1.22 pounds
Paperback ‏ ‎ 656 pages 288 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0143031031 978-0143109747 978-1594206795
Publisher ‏ ‎ Penguin Random House; 2nd edition Penguin Books; Reprint edition Penguin Press; First Edition
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 2,892 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0143031031 014310974X 1594206791
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 9.02 x 5.98 x 1.56 inches 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.3 inches 6.35 x 1 x 9.64 inches
India History India History
Before you spend your money, check out our reviews. Every time.
Best2buy Newsletter
Don’t miss out on the hottest seasonal and trendy products. Subscribe to our newsletter today.
Don’t miss out on the hottest seasonal and trendy products. Subscribe to our newsletter today.