Glimpses of world history
being further letters to his daughter, written in prison, and containing a rambling account of history for young people
by Jawaharlal Nehru · first published 1934
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History of the world; for children.
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Glimpses of World History by Jawaharlal Nehru: A collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira Gandhi, from jail, teaching her about world history. An interesting introduction to history.
on “Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift?” ↗1. Prithvivallabh (Gujarati Book) by K.M. Munshi 2. Glimpses of World History[0] by J. Naheru [0]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glimpses_of_World_History
on “Ask HN: What book do you recommend everyone should read?” ↗Glimpses of World History, a book published by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1934, is a panoramic sweep of the history of humankind. A People's History of the World: From the Stone Age to the New Millennium
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