The Sceptical Patriot : Exploring the Truths Behin
A delightfully tongue-in-cheek yet insightful look at Indian self-perception and self deception India. A land where history, myth and email forwards have come together to create a sense of a glorious past that is awe-inspiring...and also kind of dubious. But that is what happens when your future is uncertain and your present is kind of shitty-it gets embellished until it becomes a totem of greatness and a portent of potential. Sidin Vadukut takes on a complete catalogue of India's Greatest Hits and ventures to separate the wheat of fact from the chaff of legend. Did India really invent the zero? Has it truly never invaded a foreign country in over 1,000 years? Did Indians actually invent plastic surgery before those insufferable Europeans? The truth is more interesting-and complicated-than you think. Interesting Facts A path-breaking book that questions the legitimacy of a range of popular India facts, be it theclaim that the country invented zero, or the assertion that Indians have always been peace-loving, or the belief that Sushruta was the worlds first surgeon. An important title that makes us reassess history and understand its significance. Is written in a style that is accessible, humorous, irreverent.
