Tunzelmann, Alex Von
Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471166440
- author:
- Tunzelmann, Alex Von
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 3.1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
At midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire's 400 million people were finally free. The loss of India marked a turning point in history, as Britain's status as a superpower came to an end. Behind the scenes, a complex web of relationships and power struggles was unfolding. The story of India's independence is one of drama, bloodshed, and war, as the dreams of those involved - including the glamorous but unlikely couple sent to oversee the process - were shattered. A secret personal romance between Edwina Mountbatten and Jawaharlal Nehru added to the turmoil, set against the backdrop of Cold War conspiracies and the beginning of a terrible conflict in Kashmir. The events of that fateful year saw one million people killed and ten million dispossessed. Alex Von Tunzelmann's meticulously researched account sheds light on the intricate politics and personal relationships that shaped the course of history.
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