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This biography of Nehru is also a political history of India over the forty years of Nehru's involvement in the freedom movement and the politics of the formative years of Indian nationhood. It traces Nehru's political and psychological development, exploring the complexities of his character. Brecher assesses Nehru as a leader and also his place in history. This well-researched book will appeal to all interested in biographies and modern Indian history.