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Language
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Non-fiction history that examines how a vast railway network shaped modern India. It highlights infrastructure as a driver of travel, communication, and commerce, and shows how connectivity across regions helped forge a national identity. Geared toward curious readers of history, economics, and public policy, the tone is educational yet invitingโinformative without being dry.
The narrative is story-led and anecdotal, tracing the railway's growth from early planning in the 1830s to the era of Independence. Complex ideas about finance, engineering, and governance are presented through concrete examples and human stories from different parts of the subcontinent.
Reading experience is accessible and engaging: a chronological journey that connects technical milestones to everyday life, showing how trains reshaped markets, migration, and social exchange. The prose aims to illuminate, not overwhelm, inviting readers to see infrastructure as a living force in history.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of how infrastructure can reshape society, along with renewed curiosity about the forces that connect people and places. The work leaves a thoughtful impression about the lasting power of large-scale projects to create national cohesion.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
264
Language
English
SKU
9780143426752
ISBN
9780143426752
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14x4x20cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 350
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Bibek Debroy Has An Interest In Indology And Sanskrit. He Is Known For His Unabridged Translations Of Itihasa Purana Texts From Sanskrit To EnglishโThe Bhagavat Gita, The Mahabharata, The Hari Vamsha, The Valmiki Ramayana, The Bhagavata Purana, The Markandeya Purana, The Brahma Purana, The Vishnu Purana And The Shiva Purana. A Translation Of The Brahmanda Purana Is Awaiting Publication. The Word Count Of Translations Already Completed Amounts To Five Million, And In 2019, He Featured In Theimca Book Of Records As The โMost Prolific Translatorโ. He Has Been Conferred With The Padmashri And The Title Of โVachaspatiโ. Other Than Translations, He Is The Author Of The Much-Acclaimed The Bhagavad Gita For Millennials And Devi For Millennials, And Has Edited, Along With Anuradha Goyal, The Book Navaratri: When Devi Comes Home. We Believe In The Power Of Discovery. That'S Why We Create Books For Everyone That Explore Ideas And Nurture Curiosity About The World We Live In. From First Words To The Big Bang, From The Wonders Of Nature To City Adventures, You Will Find Expert Knowledge, Hours Of Fun And Endless Inspiration In The Pages Of Our Books. Www.Dk.Com Biography: Bibek Debroy Is A Renowned Economist, Scholar And Translator. He Has Worked In Universities, Research Institutes, Industry And For The Government. He Has Widely Published Books, Papers And Articles On Economics. As A Translator, He Is Best Known For His Magnificent Rendition Of The Mahabharata In Ten Volumes As Well As The Three-Volume Valmiki Ramayana-Both Of Which Have Been Published To Wide Acclaim By Penguin Classics. He Is Also The Author Of Sarama And Her Children, Which Splices His Interest In Hinduism With His Love For Dogs.