Book Specifications:

• Title: Nehru: A Political Biography
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Author: Michael Brecher
• Language: English
• Pages: 682
• Binding: Hard Back
• Condition: Used - Good (Without jacket, one map missing, 1st edition 1st reprint)
• Special Features: Includes 31 illustrations and 2 maps

About the Book:

Nehru: A Political Biography by Michael Brecher is a comprehensive and scholarly study of Jawaharlal Nehru, one of the principal architects of modern India. The book traces Nehru’s life from his early years and involvement in the Indian freedom movement to his role as a nationalist leader, international statesman, and the first Prime Minister of independent India. Brecher examines Nehru’s political philosophy, leadership style, commitment to democracy and secularism, and his influence on India’s domestic and foreign policies during a crucial period of nation-building. Rich in historical detail and political analysis, the biography also explores Nehru’s relationships with key figures of the independence movement and the challenges he faced in shaping a newly independent nation. Published by Oxford University Press, this hardback edition is an important resource for readers interested in Indian political history, leadership studies, and twentieth-century world affairs.