{"title":"Gyan Prakash","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Gyan Prakash, a distinguished historian and author renowned for his insightful exploration of modern Indian history. Dive deep into the socio-political fabric of India through his thoroughly researched and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eEmergency Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e, where Prakash meticulously examines the turbulent period of the Indian Emergency between 1975 and 1977. His work unveils the complexities of this era, blending political analysis with personal accounts to provide a vivid portrayal of this critical chapter in India's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrakash's books are significant contributions to the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, offering readers an opportunity to understand the intricate dynamics that have shaped modern India. Perfect for history buffs and those interested in political studies, Gyan Prakash’s works are an essential addition to any well-rounded literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emergency-chronicles-by-gyan-prakash-9780691186726","title":"Emergency Chronicles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gripping story of an explosive turning point in the history of modern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the night of June 25, 1975, Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency in India, suspending constitutional rights and rounding up her political opponents in midnight raids across the country. In the twenty-one harrowing months that followed, her regime unleashed a brutal campaign of coercion and intimidation, arresting and torturing people by the tens of thousands, razing slums, and imposing compulsory sterilisation on the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmergency Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e provides the first comprehensive account of this understudied episode in India's modern history. Gyan Prakash strips away the comfortable myth that the Emergency was an isolated event brought on solely by Gandhi's desire to cling to power, arguing that it was as much the product of Indian democracy's troubled relationship with popular politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on archival records, private papers and letters, published sources, film and literary materials, and interviews with victims and perpetrators, Prakash traces the Emergency's origins to the moment of India's independence in 1947, revealing how the unfulfilled promise of democratic transformation upset the fine balance between state power and civil rights. He vividly depicts the unfolding of a political crisis that culminated in widespread popular unrest, which Gandhi sought to crush by paradoxically using the law to suspend lawful rights. Her failure to preserve the existing political order had lasting and unforeseen repercussions, opening the door for caste politics and Hindu nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing the Emergency within the broader global history of democracy, this gripping book offers invaluable lessons for us today as the world once again confronts the dangers of rising authoritarianism and populist nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849047789804,"sku":"9780691186726","price":86.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1854403482434.jpg?v=1759012606"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gyan-prakash.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}