India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 197577
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India’s First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 197577

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India’s First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-77 by Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil (ISBN: 9789394407985) offers a chilling account of Indira Gandhi’s authoritarian rule. Explore the political maneuvering, societal impact, and legacy of this dark chapter in Indian history. A must-read for anyone interested in democracy, South Asian studies, and political history.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789394407985
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 536
  • ISBN-10: 9394407987
  • Publisher Date: 15 May 2022
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 440 gr

14 reviews for India’s First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 197577

  1. Deepali Chouhan –

    A solid overview of the Emergency. Nothing groundbreaking, but informative.

  2. Dharam Vanita –

    This book is a stark warning from history. The writing could be more engaging.

  3. Dipankar Adhikari –

    A chilling reminder of the fragility of democracy. The book is very detailed. A bit lengthy.

  4. Kunal Arora –

    Important but dense. It could have been more accessible to a wider audience.

  5. Sushant –

    A valuable addition to the literature on Indian history. A bit academic in tone.

  6. Leela Avinash Kanisetty –

    Important topic, well covered. It can be heavy to read due to the subject matter.

  7. Michael Harris Y –

    Provides valuable insights into the political climate of the time. A bit biased at times.

  8. Satyaman Shukla –

    A well-researched account of a troubling period. Some parts felt a bit dry, but overall informative.

  9. Shubham Kumar –

    An okay read. I found it informative but not particularly engaging.

  10. Raman –

    Excellent scholarship. The authors have done a great job of contextualizing the Emergency.

  11. Shubham –

    Detailed and comprehensive. The impact of Emergency comes alive.

  12. Himanshee Kumawat –

    A must-read for anyone wanting to understand Indian politics. Some repetition, though.

  13. Vaibhav Raturi –

    Eye-opening! Jaffrelot and Anil meticulously detail the events of the Emergency. Highly recommended.

  14. Khushi Agnihotri –

    Disturbing and enlightening. It made me think about the importance of civic vigilance.

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