by StanleyWolpert (Author)
Ranging from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, this text provides a vivid behind-the-scenes look at Britain's decision to divest itself from the crown jewel of its empire. Wolpert, a leading authority on Indian history, paints memorable portraits of all the key participants.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 238
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 17 Sep 2009
ISBN 10: 0195393945
ISBN 13: 9780195393941