--- product_id: 12514280 title: "The Discovery of India" price: "₹ 4132" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/12514280-the-discovery-of-india store_origin: IN region: India --- # The Discovery of India **Price:** ₹ 4132 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Discovery of India - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4132 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/12514280-the-discovery-of-india) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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 the skill and elegance with which he treated the written word. Review: Lyrically analytical - Pandit Nehru is a scholar with a soft touch. His work is throroughly analytical and candid, yet lyrical in its tone which makes for easy reading. This book is a page turner once you relax and get into the right frame of mind, which I must admit takes a little bit of time. But once you do that it is therapeutic, no less. Sunil Khilnani, Professor of South Asian studies at Johns Hopkins University, writes in the Introduction (which is generally very positive about the book), how Pandit Nehru's usage of terms like "racial memory" jar in today's world. On the contrary, I feel that his usage of such terms is very apt, and very Indian. It shows how acknowledging our own histories and genetic dispositions is not antithetical to, but part and parcel of mutual understanding and of communal harmony. This book is an eye-opener for many Indians, in India and abroad, who have fallen into the fold of the Hindutva ideology that aims to bring India in line with globally prevalent nationalistic tendencies based on religious conservatism, as practiced in America for example. Discovery of India is a reminder that the Indian freedom movement was driven by nationalism of a superior kind, that while deeply knowledgable and assertive of its national character, was still open minded about absorbing international influences and cared about humankind as a whole. Makes me proud that this man was my first Prime Minister. Review: Fascinating Book - This book was recommended to me by an Indian coworker when I told him I was learning about India in my endless quest for understanding. I ordered it immediately and was so pleased when it arrived. I am now about halfway through it and have learned a great deal about India and her long history that I did not know. I am aware that Mr. Nehru was a Socialist, and although some may dismiss anything that is written by a Socialist as if he has nothing worthwhile to say I find that the book is very interesting, is full of history, and that Nehru was a very good writer. This book would be helpful to anyone seeking to learn about India. ## Features - Paperback with photograph of Nehru on the front. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #207,434 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #95 in India History | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,401 Reviews | ## Images ![The Discovery of India - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61W2lAkkD1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lyrically analytical *by T***K on December 15, 2014* Pandit Nehru is a scholar with a soft touch. His work is throroughly analytical and candid, yet lyrical in its tone which makes for easy reading. This book is a page turner once you relax and get into the right frame of mind, which I must admit takes a little bit of time. But once you do that it is therapeutic, no less. Sunil Khilnani, Professor of South Asian studies at Johns Hopkins University, writes in the Introduction (which is generally very positive about the book), how Pandit Nehru's usage of terms like "racial memory" jar in today's world. On the contrary, I feel that his usage of such terms is very apt, and very Indian. It shows how acknowledging our own histories and genetic dispositions is not antithetical to, but part and parcel of mutual understanding and of communal harmony. This book is an eye-opener for many Indians, in India and abroad, who have fallen into the fold of the Hindutva ideology that aims to bring India in line with globally prevalent nationalistic tendencies based on religious conservatism, as practiced in America for example. Discovery of India is a reminder that the Indian freedom movement was driven by nationalism of a superior kind, that while deeply knowledgable and assertive of its national character, was still open minded about absorbing international influences and cared about humankind as a whole. Makes me proud that this man was my first Prime Minister. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating Book *by M***E on March 7, 2013* This book was recommended to me by an Indian coworker when I told him I was learning about India in my endless quest for understanding. I ordered it immediately and was so pleased when it arrived. I am now about halfway through it and have learned a great deal about India and her long history that I did not know. I am aware that Mr. Nehru was a Socialist, and although some may dismiss anything that is written by a Socialist as if he has nothing worthwhile to say I find that the book is very interesting, is full of history, and that Nehru was a very good writer. This book would be helpful to anyone seeking to learn about India. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Average *by A***R on August 30, 2019* Average ## Frequently Bought Together - The Discovery of India - The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/12514280-the-discovery-of-india](https://www.desertcart.in/products/12514280-the-discovery-of-india) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*