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Describes how Indira Gandhi's life was intertwined with the political development of India, eventually leading her to become prime minister.

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ea. vol: 115p. photogs. reprods. bibliog. chron. index. (World Leaders Past & Present Series). CIP. Chelsea House. 1987. PLB $16.95. Gr 6-10 Three concisely written and attractive books. The authors present their subjects in fairly broad historical contexts. India's struggle for independence and the pivotal roles played by Indira Ghandi's father, Jawarahal, and her hero Mahatma Ghandi are fully treated in her biography. Butler does a good job of presenting both Mrs. Ghandi's accomplishments and negative acts. Queen Victoria has suffered from myths which portray her as a humorless, prudish woman. This biography does much to dispel those myths. Albert emerges as an astute statesman and loving husband. The biography of Castro details the past and present turmoil in Latin America and the accompanying rivalry between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. is also discussed. Vail sidesteps a definitive assessment of Castro's achievements as it is premature to make such pronouncements. All three books are filled with captioned photos, drawings, and maps. Relevant quotations are also included. These books are appropriate for research, and they would also be possibilities for leisure reading for history buffs. The wide margins and plentiful illustrations belie their sophistication. Deborah Vose, Lake Region High School, Bridgton, Maine (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.