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The man whom Indian nationalists perceived as the “George Washington of India” and who was President of the Indian National Congress in 1938–1939 is a legendary figure. Called Netaji (“leader”) by his countrymen, Subhas Chandra Bose struggled all his life to liberate his people from British rule and, in pursuit of that goal, raised and led the Indian National Army against Allied Forces during World War II. His patriotism, as Gandhi asserted, was second to none, but his actions aroused controversy in India and condemnation in the West.
Now, in a definitive biography of the revered Indian nationalist, Sugata Bose deftly explores a charismatic personality whose public and private life encapsulated the contradictions of world history in the first half of the twentieth century. He brilliantly evokes Netaji’s formation in the intellectual milieu of Calcutta and Cambridge, probes his thoughts and relations during years of exile, and analyzes his ascent to the peak of nationalist politics. Amidst riveting accounts of imprisonment and travels, we glimpse the profundity of his struggle: to unite Hindu and Muslim, men and women, and diverse linguistic groups within a single independent Indian nation. Finally, an authoritative account of his untimely death in a plane crash will put to rest rumors about the fate of this “deathless hero.”
This epic of a life larger than its legend is both intimate, based on family archives, and global in significance. His Majesty’s Opponent establishes Bose among the giants of Indian and world history.
- Sales Rank: #1633835 in Books
- Published on: 2012-11-12
- Released on: 2012-10-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x 1.20" w x 5.90" l, 1.49 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 448 pages
Review
Subhas Chandra Bose was perhaps the most enigmatic of the great Indian leaders fighting for independence in the twentieth century. This wonderful book makes a major contribution to the understanding of the political, social and moral commitments of Netaji, the great leader, as he was called by his contemporaries. (Amartya Sen, author of The Idea of Justice)
Larger than life, more profoundly intriguing than the myths that surround him, Subhas Chandra Bose was India's greatest 'lost' leader. In a remarkable narrative that pairs political passion with historical precision, Sugata Bose has beautifully explored the character and charisma of the man, while providing an elegant and incisive account of one of the most important phases of the struggle for Indian independence. (Homi K. Bhabha, author of The Location of Culture)
This is a definitive biography of Subhas Chandra Bose, written by the person most qualified to do so. It is an epic tale, told in an epic manner. (Dr. Tim Harper, author of Forgotten Wars: Freedom and Revolution in Southeast Asia)
This remarkable book places Subhas Chandra Bose fully in the context of Indian and world history. It should be read by everyone interested in the end of the British Empire. (Arjun Appadurai, New York University)
[A] lucid and meticulous new biography. (Sudip Bose Bookforum 2011-06-01)
Those wishing to learn about the life and times of Netaji will finish the book with their curiosity deeply satisfied. (Ramesh Thakur The Australian 2011-06-01)
Here is a biography of one of the most intriguing and powerful men in 20th century India, Subhas Chandra Bose, written with energy and without sacrificing the historical details...In parts the book reads like a thriller, especially when dealing with Netaji's daring escapes from British clutches. There is a spirited account of a secret submarine escape, and riveting material on Netaji's complex political strategies. But above everything else, the book offers an intimate portrait of Netaji not only as a revolutionary leader but also a loving husband, a man of letters, and an untiring believer in communal amity. (Arthur J. Pais Rediff.com 2011-05-31)
[Bose] presents an admirably restrained account of this flawed patriot. Making good use of the family archives, he reaches out to the widest possible audience with a compelling narrative that sacrifices none of its author's academic credentials. (John Keay Literary Review 2011-06-01)
Bose, grand nephew of Subhas Chandra, known as Netaji (respected leader), has written an enthralling account of Netaji's life, detailing his lifelong struggle against British rule (he was imprisoned without a trial at a young age), exile in Europe, and political successes...This biography of a nationalist leader of the same stature as Mohandas Gandhi should be read...by all who seek a complete picture of India's freedom struggle. (Ravi Shenoy Library Journal 2011-06-15)
[A] magisterial biography...[Bose] does a splendid job...Bose etches a vivid portrait of Netaji as a protean nationalist of fierce integrity and conviction...[He] displays considerable acuity in examining the icon's complex love-hate relationship with Gandhi. (Soutik Biswas livemint.com 2011-06-24)
[This] new biography of Indian nationalist hero Subhas Chandra Bose could help resuscitate the leader's troubled reputation outside of India...His Majesty's Opponent aims to be the definitive biography of a man who, as the author writes, devoted "his life to ensuring the sun did finally set on the British Empire." ...Bose's life is an action-packed thriller tailor-made for biographical treatment. (Tom Wright Wall Street Journal blog 2011-07-11)
This competent biography by Bose's great-nephew, a historian, is the best work to date to clarify some of his paradoxes. With unpublished material from family archives and public records, Sugata Bose supplies a fuller back-story of Netaji's predicaments. The book has illuminated my understanding of a controversial and charismatic Indian militarist who remains inspirational to many in India, despite his questionable status in the global politics of the period. (Krishna Dutty The Independent 2011-07-22)
This book is very fascinating--not just for those who love history and politics, but for anyone who loves to read an illustrious story about a famous person. (Visi Tilak Indian American 2011-05-01)
Sugata Bose's book has filled a long-standing gap for an authentic biography of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. (Chhanda Chatterjee The Statesman 2011-08-14)
[Bose's] impeccable scholarship is in full view, as indeed is his awed regard for his grand-uncle. The result is a fine biography of a man who is still regarded with some ambivalence in India, not the least because so little is known about him. This book ought to fill that gap. (T. C. A. Srinivasa-Raghavan Business Line 2011-06-17)
It is not easy to be objective about a national icon like Subhas Bose, especially when he happens to be the grand-uncle of the biographer. But Sugata Bose has achieved that critical distance...This biography reveals a lot more about Subhas Bose's intimate life than did the stuffy portrayals in some earlier accounts. (Sabyasachi Bhattacharya Biblio 2011-07-01)
[A] fine, nuanced book...His Majesty's Opponent is a template biography. It is arrestingly written, provides personal details the author is obviously privy to--being the son of Netaji's favorite nephew, Sisir. It is sympathetic but dispassionate and evokes in the reader just the right mix of emotion and regret that Bose's brilliant but truncated life deserves. (Ashok Malik Hindustan Times 2011-08-05)
What, I believe, is and will remain the definitive biography of Subhas Bose...In terms of sheer craftsmanship and mastery over material, this is an achievement that will evoke the admiration and envy of any historian-biographer. (Rudrangshu Mukherjee The Telegraph 2011-07-29)
Sugata Bose (Subhas's great-nephew) has produced a full-scale biography of this interesting figure, filling in details on his ideas, the quarrel with Gandhi that pushed him out of mainstream Indian politics, and his quest for German support. (R. A. Callahan Choice 2012-01-01)
His Majesty's Opponent offers a multifaceted portrait of Subhas Chandra Bose. It presents a captivating account of the life of an intellectual and a cosmopolitan, a revolutionary and a misled nationalist. (David Motadel Times Literary Supplement 2012-02-24)
About the Author
Sugata Bose is Gardiner Professor of History at Harvard University.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
A life immortal !!
By Dattatraya R. Korde
For the last 7 days, I have been reading the book "His Majesty's Opponent" relentlessly. It used to be on my office desk during the day, in my hand wherever I went and right next to my pillow when I went to sleep at night.
Sugata Bose has wonderfully captured a biography of Netaji's life, which today's modern world "HAS" to read. I have in the past wondered on several occasions, why our history books never had detailed accounts of Netaji despite the fact that he has been narrated as a great freedom fighter on various platforms?. This book answered that question.
I was always under an impression that Netaji was against Congress & the Mahatma, however I was taken aback as I read through this book. I was surprised that Netaji, at a ripe age of 24 when he was studying at Cambridge, on being selected as one of the very few Indians for Indian civil services decided to reject the offer and join Congress.
Much to my surprise, Netaji was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi & Congress and he was actually elected as the president of Indian National Congress in 1938 & later in 1939. However it was his strong belief of giving equal opportunities to the minorities in India that led to the crack between him & Gandhi ji which only widened later. He was however viewed by the British as one of the biggest dangers for them and as such was imprisoned by them several times.
After being practically impeached by Gandhiji from the Congress presidency in 1939, Netaji was still committed to the Mahatma and Congress, however he got tired of being arrested and thought escaping out of India, might better serve his ultimate goal of Indian Independence.
In an absolute heroic escape from Kolkatta, Netaji fled to Europe and then subsequently traveled all across Europe & Asia garnering support and resources for Indian independence.
The amazing account of the creation of the Indian National Army(INA), the proclamation of provincial government in 1943, declaration of war by the INA against the British & America and the war trials and tribulations steered me completely.
Netaji's INA was within reach of their goal to reach Delhi when Japan suddenly faced the Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings and lost the war. With his biggest ally gone, Netaji was left with no choice but to again retreat. While he was retreating to Tokyo, on 18 August 1945 at around 9:00pm local time, Netaji's plane crashed and he breathed his last in the hospital, while doctors fought a loosing battle to keep him alive.
However, even after several committees and investigations Netaji's remains were not brought back to India because it was never officially accepted by the government of India that he had indeed died. It almost choked me when I read the last few lines of the book that the bravest son of the motherland had been deprived of being buried in his free country.
Though the Mahatma had always opposed Netaji under the influence of Nehru & some other yes-sayers of Gandhiji, during partition when Gandhiji was pleading Nehru that the partition should not happen, the Mahatma agreed that had Netaji been alive, he would have not let this happen and that all his yes-sayers had now turned into no-sayers.
"In this mortal world, everything perishes and will perish, but ideas, ideals & dreams do not" these were Netajis words. Its a shame that even today the government of India has not given due credit to Netaji. They are still not willing to bring his remains back to India. However we can all keep his ideas, ideals and dreams alive. I encourage everybody to read this book and learn how a person born in a slave country dreamt and almost realized the dream of a "Free India" !!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
An Excellently Written Biography and then some more ....
By Arin Basu
"His Majesty's Opponent ..." by Professor Sugato Bose is the definitive biography of Subhas chandra Bose (affectionately referred to as "Netaji" in the Indian subcontinent and much of Asia). He is the Indian nationalist leader who led a historic battle against the British Imperialist rule in India (India's freedom movement) throughout his life. His life and struggle is an epic, and all of it is more relevant in our world today more then ever. This was my immediate take away lesson after reading this biography.
The book stands out in the way the author blends a scholarly, impassive, objective history telling, yet kept the style simple enough to engage the reader on the life of Netaji. Tightly focused and amazingly readable for its size, I could read the book from cover to cover in an airplane and for the entire time I read this book, the powerful narrative kept me glued to the text. By the time I finished reading this book, I could feel that my life and perspective about my own country (India) underwent a change. Trust me.
In my opinion, this book is a classic, and I recommend you read it anyway whether you have heard about Netaji Subhas for the first time in your life (then you should really read it to gain an unbiased perspective) or not. It's obvious from reading the book that an unbelievable depth of research went to make this work. It's one of those books that will change your life after you read it from cover to cover. In my personal opinion, Prof Sugato Bose, the Harvard historian, and the son of Netaji's nephew is undoubtedly the best person in the world to write about him, and he has risen equal to that job. Easily, one of the "must-read" books in anyone's library.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Must read inspirational story of a great leader
By Aashwit Mahajan
Impressive overview of the life and thought process of one of the greatest and the most inspirational leader of Indian independence struggle!
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