
2004
Paperback
601-700 Pages
THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA BY JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
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978-0143031031
History
PENGUIN INDIA
2004
English
India
Name : THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA BY JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
Author : JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
Book Format : Paperback
Edition : 2004
Genre : History
ISBN : 978-0143031031
Language : English
Pages : 601-700 Pages
Publish Year : 2004
Publisher : PENGUIN INDIA
awaharlal Nehru wrote the book The Discovery of India, during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar fort for participating in the Quit India Movement (1942 1946). The book was written during Nehrus four years of confinement to solitude in prison and is his way of paying homage to his beloved country and its rich culture.
The book started from ancient history, Nehru wrote at length of Vedas, Upanishads and textbooks on ancient time and ends during the British raj. The book is a broad view of Indian history, culture and philosophy, the same can also be seen in the television series. The book is considered as one of the finest writing om Indian History. The television series Bharat Ek Khoj which was released in 1988 was based on this book.
Country of Origin : India
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