Sonia by Rasheed Kidwai (9 results)

Condition: New. pp. 272.

Condition: New. pp. 272.

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Condition: New. pp. 272.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Clean Pages. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona.

Condition: As New. This copy is in Like New condition ? crisp, clean, and showing no meaningful signs of use. Pages are bright and free from any marks, writing, or highlighting. The spine is tight and the covers are sharp with no creasing or damage. Every book we list is individually hand-checked by our team at Kisharon Langdon New Chapters. We take pride in honest, accurate grading ? what you read is what you receive. New Chapters is a social enterprise supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People into meaningful work. Your purchase makes a real difference.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Contents: Preface. 1. A tragedy in Sriperumbudur. 2. The search for a successor. 3. A long journey from Orbassano. 4. A tale of two Bahus. 5. The Prime Minister's wife. 6. A Tug of war. 7. Educating Sonia. 8. Sonia takes over the Congress. 9. The favoured few. 10. Sonia's faith. 11. The new generation. 12. The rebels. 13. The controversies. 14. Sonia the leader. 15. Looking to the future. Notes. References. Index. "The rise of Sonia Gandhi to leader of the venerable Congress party is one of the most remarkable stories of recent times, even in the unpredictable world of Indian politics. The story of how an apolitical housewife-who was dead set against the entrance of her husband, Rajiv Gandhi, into the political arena-emerged as an astute player of the game herself is one that has never been told. Adding to the enigma is her reserve-she has given very few interviews and remains a very private person. "In Sonia: A Biography, journalist Rasheed Kidwai offers the first close look at the person and the transformation that circumstance and tragedy brought about in her. He recounts the period of shock that followed Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, her ascent to leadership in 1998, the revolt by party stalwarts Sharad Pawar and P.A. Sangma, the controversies she has had to face, and he unravels the true story of her dealings with leaders such as Sitaram Kesri, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Arjun Singh and others. "Sonia also gives a fascinating insight into the inner world of Congress politics and the frustrations and jealousies that ensue as various leaders, powerful in their own right, vie for the honour of being part of the inner circle. Extensively researched and crisply written, this is a compelling portrayal of a leader who is seen by many as a future Prime Minister." (jacket).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First. Black boards with unclipped jacket now in brodart cover; Overall book is fine clean sound & unmarked, just a little agetoning; Jacket is fine except for prev.booksellers label on back cover; This is not a full life biography but more a political one from the time she took over the party leadership after the assassination of her husband Rajiv in 1998.…