The author is a good friend so whatever really rude things I have to say about this book I will tell him in private. Here, it is enough to say that this is a very comprehensive effort at capturing the main points of modern Indian history.
What’s more, the facts have been thoroughly checked. That, in itself, is a major positive in recent books on contemporary history. It is, thus, an excellent and very valuable reference volume. Incoming diplomats will find it especially useful.
In writing it prime minister-wise Mr Bhagwati has gone back to a time-honoured tradition in history