Gupta, Diya
India in the Second World War: An Emotional History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787389458
- author:
- Gupta, Diya
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 3.3 x 24.2 x 24.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Asia, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
India in the Second World War: An Emotional History This captivating new history sheds light on the complex emotions experienced by Indians during the Second World War. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including photographs, letters, and literary works, Diya Gupta brings to life the personal stories of those who served and lived through this tumultuous period. From the Middle East to the Burma frontline, and from the streets of Bengal to the pages of modernist poetry, this book recovers a truly global history of the Second World War. It reveals the crucial importance of personal documentation in challenging a traditional focus on the wartime experiences of European populations. By exploring the emotions and experiences of ordinary Indians, this book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in world history.
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