Eleanor Roosevelt: India and the Awakening East
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Eleanor Roosevelt: India and the Awakening EastEntry/Object ID
2026.00.105Description
India and the Awakening East, by Eleanor Roosevelt, chronicles her 1952 travels through India, Pakistan, the Middle East, and other parts of Asia, offering her observations on newly independent nations, the rise of communism, and the challenges of establishing democracy in the post-colonial world. The book is a non-fiction account of her journey, reflecting her perspective on the geopolitical landscape of the time, including her interactions with local populations and her evolving views on communism.Collection
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Book