“In Spite of the Gods.”
Anyone and everyone interested in India’s modern history should read In Spite of the Gods by Edward Luce. Luce, a former writer for the Financial Times, presents an extremely balanced view of the formation of India’s current political, economical and social environment. A shockingly quick and fun read for a “history” book, In Spite of the Gods has (rightly or wrongly) framed my perspective of India, specifically in a global context.
http://www.amazon.com/Spite-Gods-Strange-Modern-India/dp/0385514743
best. book. ever.
finding rickshaw. 