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I am a person of moderate views, writes Ramachandra Guha, these sometimes expressed in extreme fashion. In this wide-ranging and wonderfully readable collection of essays, Guha defends the liberal centre against the dogmas of left and right, and does so with style, depth, and polemical verve. The book begins with a brilliant overview of the major threats to the Indian republic. Other essays turn a critical eye on Hindutva, the Communist left, and the dynasty-obsessed Congress party. Guha then explores the contemporary relevance of Gandhis religious pluralism and analyses the fall in Jawaharlal Nehrus reputation after his death. The essays in Part II of this book focus on writers and scholars. Guha explains why bilingual intellectuals, once so dominant in India, are now thin on the ground. He presents sensitive portraits of a magazine editor, a bookshop owner, a great publishing house, and a famous historical archive. Whether writing about politics or culture, whether profiling individuals or analysing social trends, Ramachandra Guha displays a masterly touch, confirming his standing as Indias most admired historian and public intellectual.

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Author

Guha, Ramachandra

Publisher

Penguin Books Limited

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9780670083862

Category

history

Subjects

Fiction, Political Science, History

Rating

3.85 / 5 (893 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14