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The Discovery of India

In conjunction with the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund in New Delhi, Oxford proudly announces the reissue of Glimpses of World History and The Discovery of India, two famous works by Jawaharlal Nehru. One of modern day's most articulate statesmen, Jawaharlal Nehru wrote a on a wide variety of subjects. Describing himself as "a dabbler in many things," he committed his life not only to politics but also to nature and wild life, drama, poetry, history, and science, as well as many other fields. These two volumes help to illuminate the depth of his interests and knowledge and...

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Recommended by Nitin Pai, and 1 others.

Nitin PaiThe first book you must read to prepare for 2020 is Jawaharlal Nehru’s “Discovery of India”; followed by Tagore’s essays on Nationalism. The rest of the reading list is here, including @Yascha_Mounk’s “The People vs Democracy” #BookRecommendations #2020 https://t.co/2yFweKLz1C (Source)

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An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world

The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre McCloskey, are poverty and tyranny, both of which hold people back. Arguing for a return to true liberal values, this engaging and accessible book develops, defends, and demonstrates how embracing the ideas first espoused by eighteenth-century philosophers like Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft is good for everyone.

With her trademark wit and deep understanding, McCloskey shows...
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Recommended by Nitin Pai, and 1 others.

Nitin PaiAs the freshly anointed #1 libertarian in India, let me recommend you a fantastic new book, by the inimitable @DeirdreMcClosk “Why Liberalism Works: How True Liberal Values Produce a Freer, More Equal, Prosperous World for All” https://t.co/bAvbNfzjWa (Source)

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