Incarnations: India in 50 Lives
Feb 2016 · Penguin UK
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One of the world's most ancient cultures, India can be understood and explained in as many ways as humans can possibly devise. To make sense of this astonishing turmoil of ideas, Sunil Khilnani has created a remarkably simple and attractive solution. In this book (which accompanies a major Radio 4 series which he is narrating) he takes the lives of 50 Indians, starting with the Buddha, some very famous, some more obscure, from the earliest records to the present day, and in a series of short chapters describes what makes them so surprising, curious or important. These are not simply history lessons, but stories rooted in today's India, as Khilnani goes on a quest across contemporary India to find the living traces of these extraordinary individuals.
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Moiz Bohra
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July 13, 2016
Khilnani brings Indian history back through the personal lenses of its players: some less known, others well known but seen through a new light. Recommended reading!
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Rajesh Kumar
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July 17, 2016
It's an awesome book. It's inspired me a lot.
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Anil Das
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December 27, 2020
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About the author
Sunil Khilnani is the author of the acclaimed and influential The Idea of India (Penguin). He is currently Avantha Professor and Director of the India Institute at King's College London.
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