--- product_id: 90989117 title: "Kamaraj:: The Life and Times of K. Kamaraj" price: "€ 21.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/90989117-kamaraj-the-life-and-times-of-k-kamaraj store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Pioneer of free rural education Bharat Ratna awarded subject Concise 200-page biography Kamaraj:: The Life and Times of K. Kamaraj **Price:** € 21.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the untold story of India’s ultimate kingmaker — don’t miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kamaraj:: The Life and Times of K. Kamaraj - **How much does it cost?** € 21.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/90989117-kamaraj-the-life-and-times-of-k-kamaraj) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Legacy:** Dive into the life of a Bharat Ratna recipient whose integrity still inspires. - • **Compact & Captivating Read:** A crisp, fact-driven narrative perfect for busy professionals seeking inspiration. - • **Trusted by Titans of India:** Learn about Kamaraj’s pivotal role in shaping prime ministerial leadership. - • **Legendary Leadership Unveiled:** Explore the rise of Kamaraj from humble origins to political kingmaker. - • **Impact That Transformed Millions:** Discover how free education and midday meals reshaped rural Tamil Nadu. ## Overview This concise biography chronicles K. Kamaraj’s extraordinary journey from modest beginnings to becoming a revered freedom fighter, chief minister, and national leader. Celebrated for pioneering free education and the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu, Kamaraj’s legacy of integrity and political acumen earned him the Bharat Ratna. Ideal for readers seeking a powerful, inspiring story of leadership and social impact. ## Description History has few parallels, if any, in which a person with no advantages of birth, status, wealth and education rose to high positions of trust and responsibility as Kamaraj has done. -R. Venkatraman, the eighth President of India To many, Kumarasami Kamaraj's story is the stuff of legends. His political career afforded him many roles, and he is recognized till today for his accomplishments as a freedom fighter, Congress party boss, chief minister, national leader, kingmaker and opposition leader. Of his many achievements, the ones that Kamaraj is remembered most for are bringing school education to millions of the rural poor by introducing free education and the free Midday Meal Scheme during his tenure as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and the role he played in bringing to power as prime minister first Lal Bahadur Shastri and later Indira Gandhi. Known for his integrity and his modesty in conduct, Kamaraj exercised his political power for the benefit of the masses and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1976. Dealing with significant phases of Kamaraj's life, Bala Jeyaraman explains his actions in a larger historical context. A concise yet comprehensive biography, this book unravels for the reader the story of this exceptional visionary and leader. Review: Crispier and compact as kamaraj - Its my first book to read and it was a most interesting one because of Kamarajar. Definitely suggest this for everyone to read Review: A really good primer and page turner on one of the best and honest politicians in South India - Finished this book in two-three sittings. The writing style is a matter-of-fact one with little or no anecdotes as admitted by the author himself. Which is why this is a short read and may or may not give us a better glimpse of the motivations and psychology of Kamaraj which is what prevented me from giving it a five star. Having said that, this is a great intro read for this who want to know about this great tamilian leader of the congress who was admired even by opposition party leaders in the DMK during his reign in TN. ## Features - Rupa & Co ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #74,569 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,635 in Politics #2,754 in Biographies & Autobiographies (Books) #4,829 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 141 Reviews | ## Images ![Kamaraj:: The Life and Times of K. Kamaraj - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xJA36cm5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crispier and compact as kamaraj *by V***H on 19 November 2020* Its my first book to read and it was a most interesting one because of Kamarajar. Definitely suggest this for everyone to read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really good primer and page turner on one of the best and honest politicians in South India *by D***U on 29 November 2021* Finished this book in two-three sittings. The writing style is a matter-of-fact one with little or no anecdotes as admitted by the author himself. Which is why this is a short read and may or may not give us a better glimpse of the motivations and psychology of Kamaraj which is what prevented me from giving it a five star. Having said that, this is a great intro read for this who want to know about this great tamilian leader of the congress who was admired even by opposition party leaders in the DMK during his reign in TN. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for today's politician and younger generations *by V***H on 29 June 2019* Author has covered all major things in the beloved leader life in this book . 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