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Savarkar - Hardback is a sweeping, meticulously researched portrait of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of India's most controversial figures, and the concluding volume in the acclaimed Savarkar series. Authored by renowned historian Vikram Sampath, the book delves into the complexities of Savarkar's life, his evolving ideas, and the lasting impact on India's political landscape. Written for history lovers, students of politics, and curious readers seeking a nuanced view of modern India, it pairs thoughtful analysis with a measured, respectful tone that invites reflection.
Structured as a narrative that blends biography with political analysis, the book moves through Savarkar's public life and the ideas that shaped his era while weighing competing interpretations. The prose is accessible and engaging, guiding readers through controversial questions—Was Savarkar involved in Gandhi's assassination, and what were the consequences for communities in the aftermath—without shying from nuance. Sampath's rigorous scholarship anchors the discussion in documented history and presents the evolution from early calls for unity to the rise of Hindutva and the politics of the Hindu Mahasabha with clarity and balance.
By the end, Savarkar - Hardback leaves readers with a nuanced understanding of how identity, ideology, and power shape modern Indian history, inviting thoughtful reflection on political legacies and their present-day echoes.
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Author
Vikram Sampath
Publisher
Viking
Language
English
SKU
BK0428882
ISBN
9780670090310
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
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Bangalore-Based Historian Dr Vikram Sampath Is The Author Of Eight Acclaimed Books, Including Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars, My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: Theife And Times Of A Musician And Voice Of The Veena: S. Balachander, A Biography. His Two-Volume Biography On Veer Savarkar Went On To Become National Best Seller And Was Acclaimed By Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2021, Dr Sampath Was Conferred The Honour Of Being Elected As A Fellow Of Uk’S Prestigious Royal Historical Society As One Of The Few Historians From India. He Was Awarded The Sahitya Akademi’S First Yuva Puraskar In Englishiterature And The Arsc International Award For Excellence In Historical Research In New York For His Book On Gauhar Jaan. The Book Has Also Been Adapted To Theatre As A Play Gauhar Byillette Dubey And Is Being Adapted As A Bollywood Film By Ashutosh Gowariker. Dr Sampath Was Among The Four Writers And Artists To Be Selected As A Writer-In-Residence At The Rashtrapati Bhawan In 2015. He Has Established The Archive Of Indianmusic, India’S First Digital Sound Archive For Vintage Recordings And Is The Founder-Director Of The Bangaloreiterature Festival, Indic Thoughts Festival And Arth-A Culture Fest. Vikram Sampath, A Bangalore-Based Historian, Is The Author Of Ten Acclaimed Books, Including: Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars. His Two-Volume Biography, Savarkar: Echoes From A Forgotten Past And Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, And His Latest Books, Bravehearts Of Bharat: Vignettes From Indian History And Waiting For Shiva: Unearthing The Truth Of Kashi'S Gyan Vapi, Have All Gone On To Become National Bestsellers. In 2021, Vikram Was Elected A Fellow Of The Prestigious Royal Historical Society. He Was Awarded The Sahitya Akademi'S First Yuva Puraskar In English Literature And The Arsc International Award For Excellence In Historical Research In New York For His Book My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: The Life And Times Of A Musician. Vikram Was Among Four Writers And Artists Selected As Writers-In-Residence At The Rashtrapati Bhavan In 2015. He Has A Doctorate In History And Music From The University Of Queensland, Australia, And Was A Senior Research Fellow At The Nehru Memorial Museum And Library, New Delhi. He Was Also A Fellow Of The Aspen Global Leadership Network, An Eisenhower Global Fellow And A Visiting Fellow At The Wissenschaftskolleg Zu Berlin. Currently, He Is An Adjunct Senior Fellow At Monash University, Australia. Vikram Is The Founder Of The Archive Of Indian Music (Aim) And The Foundation For Indian Historical And Cultural Research (Fihcr).