Nehru

Discover the fascinating life of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India after the nation gained independence from British rule. Author Judith M. Brown offers a complete and penetrating account of Nehru's public and private life, drawing on previously unconsulted sources, including his post-1947 papers. Learn about Nehru's dedication to politics and the many challenges he faced in his personal and professional life. Brown's insightful book sheds light on the history of India's nationalist movement and international standing, as well as the complexities of constructing a new nation state in the aftermath of imperial rule.