Krishna Menon

In this insightful biography, Emil Lengyel explores the life and legacy of V. K. Krishna Menon, a controversial Indian statesman and diplomat who played a key role in India's struggle for independence and served as India's ambassador to the United Nations. Drawing on interviews with Menon's friends and colleagues, as well as archival research, Lengyel offers a nuanced portrait of a complex figure who was both revered and reviled in his lifetime. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Indian history, international relations, and the history of the United Nations.

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