Shameful Flight
The Last Years of the British Empire in India
Ranging from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, this book provides a vivid behind-the-scenes look at Britain’s decision to divest itself from the crown jewel of its empire. The author, a leading authority on Indian history, paints memorable portraits of all the key participants including Gandhi, Churchill, Attlee, Nehru, and Jinnah, with a special focus on the British viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten.
Author Description
Stanley Wolpert is Professor of History Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of Gandhi’s Passion: The Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru: A Tryst with Destiny, Jinnah of Pakistan, Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan: His Life and Times, and A New History of India.
ISBN | 9780199066063 |
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Weight in kg | 0.400 |
Rights | For sale in South Asia only |
Year of Publication | 2006 |
Binding | Paperback |
Pages | 252 pages |
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