{"product_id":"9780670085026","title":"Of A Certain Age","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thoughtful non-fiction collection of twenty biographical sketches that illuminate the figures who defined a pivotal era. It weaves personal knowledge, conversations, and correspondence into intimate portraits, showing how private courage informs public life. The intended reader is anyone curious about twentieth‑century history, political thought, and cultural change. The tone is respectful, insightful, and quietly revelatory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as concise portraits, the sketches balance storytelling with careful analysis. Each portrait places a public figure in the currents of history, revealing vulnerabilities, strengths, and the choices that linked their lives to larger events. The prose is elegant and accessible, inviting readers to move through time without getting bogged down in dates, while still offering solid context for why these lives matter today. For readers exploring history as a way to understand today, the book provides clear threads that connect private decisions to public impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcepts covered include political history, leadership, social reform, and the interplay between personal life and public duty. The writing makes learning feel engaging and approachable, with fresh insights and little-known details that deepen understanding of modern South Asia and its global connections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty biographical sketches of influential twentieth-century figures from the subcontinent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSympathetic, frank portraits that connect personal life to public impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContextual analysis drawn from conversations, correspondence, and personal knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant, accessible prose that balances narrative and history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear thematic threads linking private choices to historical events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo spoilers; focus on legacies, motivations, and moments that shaped an era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers readers a deeper grasp of how these figures shaped history and the societies we know today. It nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and a nuanced appreciation for leadership, reform, and resilience—leaving a thoughtful impression that lasts beyond the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540580741337,"sku":"9780670085026","price":760.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71AxMHdOIOL._SL1400.jpg?v=1779271425","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780670085026","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}