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Number of Pages
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Language
Hindi
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The Last Heroes (Hindi)/द लास्ट हीरोज़: Bhartiya Swatantrata Ke Paidal Sainik/भारतीय स्वतंत्रता के पैदल सैनिक is a nonfiction collection that brings India's foot soldiers of independence to life. With voices from atheists and theists, leftists and Gandhians, Ambedkarites and ordinary citizens, it's a multifaceted look at what freedom meant then—and what it means now. Aimed at history fans, students, and curious readers seeking human-centered history, this book is thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply moving.
In The Last Heroes, the book is written as interconnected portraits, each chapter centering a real person and weaving their memories with archival details and period color. The experience is vivid yet approachable, with clear narration, direct quotes, and thoughtful historical context that makes these voices feel immediate. The Last Heroes presents a tapestry of experiences that invites empathy and curiosity, making history feel personal and alive.
Whether you are studying the freedom struggle or reflecting on the meaning of liberty today, The Last Heroes invites you to wrestle with enduring questions about freedom, justice, and true liberation beyond 1947. It shows how the fight continued in small, daily acts and long after independence, encouraging readers to see themselves as part of an ongoing journey toward equality.
After finishing The Last Heroes, readers gain a deeper appreciation of freedom as an ongoing pursuit and are inspired to think critically about justice and equality in their own lives. The book leaves them with the voices of India’s foot soldiers echoing in their minds, a lasting invitation to stay engaged in the ongoing work for liberty.
Product Details
Author
P. Sainath
Publisher
Penguin Swadesh
Number of Pages
296
Language
Hindi
SKU
9780143466413
ISBN
9780143466413
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off