India at 70
Author | : Roshen Dalal |
Publisher | : Puffin |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2017-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 0143428713 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780143428718 |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Download or read book India at 70 written by Roshen Dalal and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the portal that will export you all the way to that historic stroke of the midnight hour! The year 1947 was one of change. After almost 200 years of British rule, India became a united political entity. Only one question rang loud: What type of nation would the new India be? This book traces the country's whirlwind journey, giving us a look at the last seventy years. Against a political backdrop, it provides glimpses of India's vast and rich culture, its many languages and remarkable diversity, its eminent personalities and notable achievements in all spheres. Featuring bite-sized information, fun facts, charming illustrations and detailed maps, this special book sums up the logs of India's independence in a fitting way.