Bishwa Itihas Prasanga by Jawaharlal Nehru [Hardcover]

A concise collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira, "Glimpses of World History" is so immensely popular that we often forget the larger work behind it, which goes by the formal title "Glimpses of World History". This book was also written in the form of letters to his daughter Indira, sent from the prison where Nehru was confined. However, the appeal of this book transcends the personal and contemporary context, and its relevance is so universal and timeless that it demands to be revisited repeatedly. The letters are not only a window into the past but also offer insights into the relationship between the old and the new, as Nehru ventured into the vast sea of history, living alongside famous historical figures from various ages and epochs. At times, to better understand past events, he breathed life into the decaying skeletons of history by reviving them with flesh and blood.

In introducing "Glimpses of World History" in May 1939, V.K. Krishna Menon wrote that the book was "not merely a chronicle of events. While the description of events is valuable, the author's personality also resonates throughout. His extraordinary intellect and sensitive mind make this historical work truly exceptional. Although it is written in the form of letters to a growing child, the tone is not diminished. Its appeal is simple and straightforward, but the analysis of the subject matter is never superficial. The narrative or the interpretation of events is never overly simplified." What was true then remains true today. Hence, as a tribute to Nehru on his birth centenary, "Glimpses of World History" has been re-published once again.