Lal Bahadur Shastri Prime Minister of India 1964 - 1966

Stock Code:
BAE1247
Price:
$45.00

Description

Lal Bahadur Shastri Prime Minister of India 1964 - 1966: A Life of Truth in Politics by C. P. Srivastava. 'The life of La Bahadur Shastri (1904-66), India's second prime minister and successor to Jawaharla Nehru, is the absorbing saga of a little man who, while suffering the rigours of poverty in early life, rose to political eminence on the strenght of moral principle. When Shastri died, he left no house, no land, no money. But he did leave behind an example which is morally inspiring. In an age riddled with political corruption, his career of exemplary integrity possesses a very special relevance for readers in contemporary India as well as abroad. Although Shastri's tenure as prim minister lasted only nineteen months, it was a period of high excitement and drama. Under Shastri's leadership India successfully fought a major war against Pakistan. This came as a tremendous boost to India after the China debacle three years earlier. This Indo-Pak war was followed by successful peace negotiations between the two countries at the famous Tashkent Conference, where, with ink scarcely dry after all the momentous signatures, Shastri dramatically died of a heart attack.' This book has hardly been read and remains tight and bright.

Details

  • Author:
    Srivastava, C. P.
  • Book Condition:
    Very Good
  • Publisher:
    Oxford University Press, Delhi
  • Edition:
    First
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    BIO1
  • ISBN:
    0195634993
  • Size:
    8vo
  • Pages:
    448
  • Publish Date:
    1995
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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