The book Makers of Modern India provides comprehensive details on the political history of the nation. The author describes the turbulent beginning of the Indian republic and how 19 political activists played a crucial role in the development of this nation. By integrating excerpts from the speeches the individuals have written, the author goes beyond a simple description of the individuals. The written works created by these 19 people depict each stage of the liberation fight and the years that followed India's independence. You can view caste, religion, colonialism, the economy, language, gender, nationalism, democracy, and secularism in Makers of Modern India in a historical context. For those who are interested in learning more about how the diverse group of people came to be, the book is a treat.