Most of us have read
history only through school text books and hence our understanding of history
remain juvenile even though we grow in age. With time each of us subscribe to
any theory, no matter if backed up by facts or not, which suits our circumstances
and convenience most. Often we try to prove theories by virtue of number of
others who also subscribe to it, or by virtue of no opposition.
Then I read two
books by Arun Shourie and my mind was opened to new facts - of scientific
inquiry which historians do - of facts which are reliable and others which are
not.
This one is essential to understand true face of Communists and their role
around sabotaging Quit India Movement; supporting demand for Pakistan,
slandering Gandhiji, Subhash Chandra Bose, JP and about several other events.
Must read if you are interested in the subject.
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