The Last Days of the Raj

The Last Days of the Raj
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Publisher : John Murray Pubs Limited
Total Pages : 291
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ISBN-10 : 0719556864
ISBN-13 : 9780719556869
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Book Synopsis The Last Days of the Raj by : Trevor Royle

Download or read book The Last Days of the Raj written by Trevor Royle and published by John Murray Pubs Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India's declaration of independance on 15 August 1947 was a momentous occasion. For the British, who had ruled there for over 200 years, it was the start of a process to discard its world empire. This text explores, through the voices and memories of both the British and Indians, the drama and tensions of the years leading up to, and following, Independance. The text combines historical narrative with these interviews and presents a social history and an insight into a significant period in British history.


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