How Long to Read India's First Dictatorship

How Long Does it Take to Read India's First Dictatorship?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 2 minutes to read India's First Dictatorship by Christophe Jaffrelot

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In June 1975 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a 'State of Emergency', resulting in a 21-month suspension of democracy. Jaffrelot and Anil explore this black page in India's history, a constitutional dictatorship of unequal impact, with South India largely spared thanks to the resilience of Indian federalism. India's First Dictatorship focuses on Mrs Gandhi and her son, Sanjay, who was largely responsible for the mass sterilisation programmes and deportation of urban slum-dwellers. However, it equally exposes the facilitation of authoritarian rule by Congressmen, Communists, trade unions, businessmen and the urban middle class, as well as the complacency of the judiciary and media. While opposition leaders eventually closed ranks in jail, many of them collaborated with the new regime--including the RSS. Those who resisted the Emergency, in the media or on the streets, were few in number. This episode was an acid test for India's political culture. While a tiny minority of citizens fought for democracy during the Emergency, in large numbers the people bowed to a strong woman, even worshipped her. Equally importantly, Hindu nationalists were endowed with a new legitimacy. The Emergency was not a parenthesis, but a turning point; its legacy is very much alive today.

How long is India's First Dictatorship?

India's First Dictatorship by Christophe Jaffrelot is 534 pages long, and a total of 135,636 words.

This makes it 180% the length of the average book. It also has 166% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read India's First Dictatorship Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 21 minutes to read India's First Dictatorship aloud.

What Reading Level is India's First Dictatorship?

India's First Dictatorship is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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