Forever Incomplete: The Story of Nepal

by Mahendra Man Singh

Forever Incomplete is the story of the Kingdom of Nepal. It will take the reader through various periods in her long history-from the birth and unification of the country, attempts at expansion, and clashes with neighbouring powers to the demarcation of its present-day borders. The story also covers the tussles for power within the court, the awakening of the people and their attempts to gain power. Myths, legends and history are intertwined to give the reader a fresh and revealing perspective on Nepal and the challenges she faces in the years ahead.

The author belongs to a well-known family of Nepal. His unique vantage point makes this book an insider's account that has been written with deep understanding of Nepal. It is peppered with fascinating personal accounts from the author which give the reader insights into the socio-political milieu of the years in discussion.

300 pages, Hardcover

First published July 30, 2013

Reviews

[Miglena M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a brilliantly summarized history of Nepal. I have definitely studied the detailed history of the age of the Malla kings, the conquest of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the rise of Jung Bahadur Rana, with an air of nostalgia, back in school. This book tells the same story and much more into the future. What I liked most about it is the way the author tells this forever incomplete tale of Nepal revolving around the great Ganesh Man singh and his sense of undying duty towards his nation fueled by the ultimate sacrifice of life made by his friends for democracy.