During World War II, Churchill engaged in propaganda in the US to persuade the American public and President Roosevelt that India should not be granted self-government at that time. This text unravels the reasons why this propaganda campaign was deemed necessary by Churchill, re…
Gandhi's use of the spinning wheel was one of the most significant unifying elements of the nationalist movement in India. Spinning was seen as an economic and political activity that could bring together the diverse population of South Asia, and allow the formerly elite nationa…
"India is an emerging giant. This book explains its long economic stagnation and recent rise by examining its social, political, and historical evolution over three millennia. In particular, it explains how the country's distinct social system based on caste arose, and why it is…
This book explains India's long economic stagnation and recent rise by examining its social, political and historical evolution in long term perspective. It explains how its distinct social system based on caste arose and why it still is of importance in its political and social…
"India is an emerging giant. This book explains its long economic stagnation and recent rise by examining its social, political, and historical evolution over three millennia. In particular, it explains how the country's distinct social system based on caste arose, and why it is…
India today: an encyclopedia of life in the Republic
Admired for its spiritual traditions (two of the world's major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, originated here), for its peaceful struggle for independence led by Mohandas K. Gandhi, and for its vibrant culture (from Bollywood and spicy cuisine to classical music and world-ren…
