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Explore the tumultuous final years of British rule in India with "Shameful Flight: The Last Years of the British Empire in India." This compelling historical account delves into Britain's hasty and ill-planned withdrawal in 1947, a decision that led to catastrophic consequences for South Asia, including widespread violence, displacement, and a legacy of conflict. "Shameful Flight" offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes look at this pivotal period, from the fall of Singapore to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. Stanley Wolpert, a distinguished historian, provides insightful portraits of key figures such as Gandhi, Churchill, Attlee, Nehru, and Jinnah, with a particular focus on Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten. The book critically examines Mountbatten's role, suggesting his accelerated approach to nationhood and the disastrous drawing of new borders through Punjab and Bengal were primary catalysts for the ensuing chaos. Discover the dramatic story of the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, an event that uprooted over ten million people and resulted in immense loss of life. This engrossing and controversial book is essential reading for anyone interested in the fall of Western imperialism and the enduring political unrest in South Asia. Product Summary: Shameful Flight by Stanley Wolpert, history book, The Last Years of the British Empire in India, Paperback, English, 256 pages, published by Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780195393941.
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Explore the tumultuous final years of British rule in India with "Shameful Flight: The Last Years of the British Empire in India." This compelling historical account delves into Britain's hasty and ill-planned withdrawal in 1947, a decision that led to catastrophic consequences for South Asia, including widespread violence, displacement, and a legacy of conflict. "Shameful Flight" offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes look at this pivotal period, from the fall of Singapore to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. Stanley Wolpert, a distinguished historian, provides insightful portraits of key figures such as Gandhi, Churchill, Attlee, Nehru, and Jinnah, with a particular focus on Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten. The book critically examines Mountbatten's role, suggesting his accelerated approach to nationhood and the disastrous drawing of new borders through Punjab and Bengal were primary catalysts for the ensuing chaos. Discover the dramatic story of the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, an event that uprooted over ten million people and resulted in immense loss of life. This engrossing and controversial book is essential reading for anyone interested in the fall of Western imperialism and the enduring political unrest in South Asia. Product Summary: Shameful Flight by Stanley Wolpert, history book, The Last Years of the British Empire in India, Paperback, English, 256 pages, published by Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780195393941.
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Explore the tumultuous final years of British rule in India with "Shameful Flight: The Last Years of the British Empire in India." This compelling historical account delves into Britain's hasty and ill-planned withdrawal in 1947, a decision that led to catastrophic consequences for South Asia, including widespread violence, displacement, and a legacy of conflict. "Shameful Flight" offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes look at this pivotal period, from the fall of Singapore to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. Stanley Wolpert, a distinguished historian, provides insightful portraits of key figures such as Gandhi, Churchill, Attlee, Nehru, and Jinnah, with a particular focus on Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten. The book critically examines Mountbatten's role, suggesting his accelerated approach to nationhood and the disastrous drawing of new borders through Punjab and Bengal were primary catalysts for the ensuing chaos. Discover the dramatic story of the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, an event that uprooted over ten million people and resulted in immense loss of life. This engrossing and controversial book is essential reading for anyone interested in the fall of Western imperialism and the enduring political unrest in South Asia. Product Summary: Shameful Flight by Stanley Wolpert, history book, The Last Years of the British Empire in India, Paperback, English, 256 pages, published by Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780195393941.
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Brand | Oxford University Press Inc |
format | trade paperback |
Language | english |
type | book |
age level | adults |
Size | 22.86 x 15.49 x 2.03 cm |
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