Bookshelf- Makers of Modern India

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Makers of Modern India is a detailed source of information about the country's political traditions from past experiences. The republic of India had a very interesting beginning and the author shows how 19 prominent political activists played an instrumental role in the evolution of this country. The author gives a description of the people by including extracts of their speeches and writings they have written. Each phase of the freedom movement and the following years of independent India are shown through the written works produced by these 19 individuals. In Makers of Modern India you will see how caste, religion, colonialism, the economy, language, gender, nationalism, democracy and secularism played a significant role in a historical context. The book is a treat for those who are curious about the formation of the multifarious collection of people, ideas and religions in India. The author shows how the lack of unison in the opinions of the people complimented each other and resulted in the finished product called India.