Description
2002 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-researched biography by Katherine Frank offers a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Indira Gandhi, one of the most influential and controversial political figures of the 20th century. As the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, Indira Gandhi played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s destiny during her tumultuous tenure as prime minister from 1966 to 1977, and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. Frank’s meticulous research and insightful analysis shed light on Gandhi’s complex personality, her unwavering commitment to secularism and democracy, and her controversial decisions during times of crisis, such as the imposition of the State of Emergency and the military intervention in East Pakistan, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. This copy, though showing signs of wear, remains a valuable addition to any collection focused on modern South Asian history, women in leadership, or the intricacies of political power.
