Indira Gandhi: Her Road to Power by Nayantara Sahgal provides a critical and insightful biography of Indira Gandhi, focusing on her political emergence and ascent to power. Drawing on her personal knowledge (she is a cousin of Gandhi) and political observation, Sahgal analyzes how Indira navigated the Nehru-era political structures, asserting her leadership during turbulent times. The book incl…
Indira Gandhi: Her Road to Power by Nayantara Sahgal is an analytical biography that explores Indira Gandhi's transformation from an ordinary political figure to a dominant leader in India. Sahgal, also Indira's cousin, combines personal insight and historical analysis to explain how Indira consolidated power, manipulated the Congress party structure, and made decisions that strengthened her po…
Jawaharlal Nehru: An Autobiography presents Nehru’s personal reflections on his early life, political awakening, and involvement in India’s struggle for independence. Written during his imprisonment from 1934–1935, the book reveals Nehru’s intellectual development, emotional journey, and growing commitment to India’s nationalist movement. In this 1982 edition prepared under the respon…
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, D.M.N., K.O.M., C.H., has had a distinguished career as a lawyer, statesman, diplomat and Prime Minister. The Tunku was born on 8th February 1903 and is a prince of the royal house of Kedah. He was educated at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in law and history. He was called to the Bar from the Inner Temple in 1948. In 194…
This book is an important biography that reviews the life and political role of Tun Datu Haji Mustapha bin Datu Harun, a central figure in Sabah's history. Written by Abdullah Hussain, this work describes Mustapha's life journey from his Bajau-Suluk family background, his struggles during the Japanese occupation, to his role in the Sabah independence negotiations and the formation of Malaysia. …
My Quest for Peace presents J. R. Jayewardene’s reflections on his lifelong efforts to promote peace within Sri Lanka and on the international stage. The book highlights his political journey, key negotiations, and diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving conflict. Through personal insights, Jayewardene recounts the challenges and complexities of leadership during turbulent times. Overall, t…
This book presents a detailed biography of J. R. Jayewardene, the influential Sri Lankan statesman who became the country’s first executive president. It explores his political journey from his early years, through his rise within the United National Party, to his key role in shaping Sri Lanka’s constitution and economic policies. The authors highlight both his visionary leadership and the …
Lee Kuan Yew: The Struggle for Singapore by Alex Josey presents the political journey of Lee Kuan Yew in leading Singapore through its most turbulent years. The book explores his determination to secure independence, build a stable government, and shape the nation’s identity. It highlights the challenges he faced, including political conflicts, foreign pressures, and internal divisions. Overa…
This book by Alex Josey presents an insightful biography of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore. It traces his early life, education, and rise to political leadership during a critical period in Southeast Asian history. The author highlights Lee’s strategic vision, firm governance, and transformative policies that shaped Singapore into a stable and prosperous nation. Through…
Atatürk: Founder of a Modern State by Ali Kazancigil offers an analytical and insightful exploration of the leadership, political philosophy, and transformative vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The book examines Atatürk’s pivotal role in leading the Turkish War of Independence and dismantling the remnants of the Ottoman Empire to establish a secular, republican, and modern nation-state. Ka…