Destiny Of The Republic

Charles Sellers, Henry May & Neil R. McMillen: [Art. 74987] A Synopsis of American History [Charles Sellers, Henry May & Neil R. McMillen: A Synopsis of American History] Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 1985 ; weicher Einband / soft cover

5. Edition A Synopsis of American History. Contens: Beginnings 1607-1700; Britain's North American Empire; A New Society; Toward Revolution; Independence Achieved; A Nation Emerges; Federalists and Republicans; The Jeffersonian Republic in a Threatening World; The Market versus Agrarian Republic; Depression Decade: Sectionalism and Democracy; The Jacksonian Era; Romanticism, Reform, Slavery; Manifest Destiny and Sectional Connflict; A House Dividing; The Civil War; Reconstructing the Union; The Triumph of American Industry; The Last West; The Political Parade; The Ripening of Protest; Overseas Adventure; Roosevelt and the Progressive Era; The Peak of Progressivism; The First Overseas War; The Twenties: Prosperity and social Change; Depression and Social Experiment; The Reversal of Foreign Policy; War of the World 1941-1945; Neiter Peace nor War; Modern Republicanism; Promise and Frustration; Crises of Confidence. Paperback, 436 pages, 8° Condition: a little used, good

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Mahone, Luther Dolliver: Destiny of the Republic, The, 1901 Jennings And Pye ; 1. Ed.

Edition: First Edition This is a hard cover book with green cloth covered boards. Gilded titling on spine. Contents include: The Birth of a New Nation, The Three Great Factors of Civilization, Perils that Threaten the Republic, etc. Boards are edgeworn, but otherwise in amazing condition considering advanced age. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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B.G. Verghese (ed.): Tomorrow's India: Another Tryst with Destiny, New Delhi, India Penguin/Viking 2006 ; fester Einband / hard cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 0-67005-863-7
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Almost sixty years ago, Nehru spoke of India's tryst with destiny at the dawn of Independence. In the Constitution of the new republic that was framed a few years later, the goals and values of that vision were unfolded. How far have we progressed since then and what is it that destiny now holds for tomorrow's India? The present volume of essays surveys the scene past-forward and paints a picture of what has been accomplished and what remains to be done. There is pride and satisfaction in particular over India's vibrant democracy and progress in many directions. This is nonetheless tinged with concern, for there are nagging problems of governance and shortfalls in human and infrastructure development, as well as social deficits in the matter of rights, corruption and sectoral and regional imbalances. All these must be squarely faced and speedily overcome if the nation is to grow in keeping with its increasingly recognized potential as a rising great power. It has been widely forecast that within thirty years India, together with the United States and China, will constitute the three largest economies in the world. The wellsprings of growth are there. However, as more than one author points out, mere economic and technological growth is not enough. In this globalizing world the market is not all. The citizen must march hand in hand with the consumer in a sharing and caring society. The twenty-four essayists who write of Tomorrow's India do so in celebration of the 125th anniversary of their alma mater, Delhi's St Stephen's College. Their themes relate to diplomacy and security; the economy and technology; governance; society's watchdogs; ideology and values; social change; and culture and heritage. The authors represent a galaxy of public figures, academics, professionals and social workers. What they have to say makes compelling reading, with penetrating insights and critiques. Contributors include George Abraham, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Rukmini Banerji, Ranjit Bhatia, Ravi Dayal, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Sagarika Ghose, Navina Haidar Haykel, Prem Shankar Jha, Manoj Joshi, Mukul Kesavan, Arun Kumar, Sarwar Lateef, Arun Maira, Harsh Mander, Deepak Nayyar, Bunker Roy, Vikramjit Sen, Kapil Sibal, Dilip Simeon, K. Natwar Singh, N.K. Singh, B.G. Verghese and Sitaram Yechury Printed Pages: 400. First Edition New Hardcover 16 x 24 Cm; First Edition

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Shanti Bhushan: Courting Destiny: A Memori, New Delhi, India Penguin/Viking 2008 ; fester Einband / hard cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 9780670082186
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"Born in 1925, Shanti Bhushan was witness to the formative years of the Indian republic. Courting Destiny traces the remarkable story of his life-the family's origins in the town of Bijnor in the United Provinces, the experience of growing up in a joint family in Allahabad, initial encounters with the law when the Constitution of India was being framed, the distinguished career as a lawyer and law minister, culminating in the campaign for judicial accountability. These memoirs provide a participant's account of some of the most interesting and seminal cases that laid the foundations of India's constitutional history. They include the Keshav Singh case of 1964 which led to the first standoff between the executive and the judiciary; Indira Gandhi's election case which unseated her as prime minister, leading to the imposition of the Emergency; the habeas corpus case where the Supreme Court declared that during an emergency there is no right to life or liberty and hence no recourse against illegal detention; and the parliament attack case in which the Supreme Court, while acquitting Shaukat Guru of all charges of conspiracy, convicted him on a charge for which he was never accused. Together, they offer a broad perspective of the evolution of Indian law and the interpretation of the Constitution. Courting Destiny affords us a glimpse of the many fundamental and far-reaching political and constitutional changes that took place in the decades following independence. The descriptions of Shanti Bhushan's brief involvement in party politics and his time as law minister in the post-Emergency Janata government make for a fascinating insider's account of an important phase of the nation's life. In this narration of the author's life and work, the personal, the professional and the public unfold seamlessly, never at the cost of one or the other. Written in a direct and engaging style, laced with gentle humour, Courting Destiny will appeal to all those interested in India's legal, constitutional and political history. At a time when both the Bar and the Bench are under a cloud, the illustrious sixty-year career of Shanti Bhushan will be a source of inspiration for young advocates. Printed Pages: 416 with 8 colour and 8 b/w illustrations. First Edition New Hardcover 15 x 23 Cm; First Edition

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