Author: Trevor Royle
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 291
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0719556864
Description
Combining historical narrative and interviews with those involved, this book provides a fascinating social record and a unique insight into one of the most significant events of modern history.
India's declaration of Independence on 15 August 1947 was one of the most momentous occasions of the twentieth century. Through the voices and memories of both the British and the Indians, Trevor Royle explores the drama and tensions of the years leading up to and following what Pandit Nehru called ' a tryst with destiny'.
Two years after the Second World War came to an end, on 15 August 1947, India and Pakistan became independent. For the inhabitants
Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Maps
CHAPTER ONE
A Time to Keep
CHAPTER TWO
The Lives We always Led
CHAPTER THREE
The Writing on the Wall
CHAPTER FOUR
Quit India!
CHAPTER FIVE
Tryst with Destiny
CHAPTER SIX
A Lovely Time to Walk in Delhi
CHAPTER SEVEN
The Punjab Massacres
CHAPTER EIGHT
Going Home
CHAPTER NINE
Staying On
CHAPTER TEN
Forty Years On
Further Reading
Index