The Last Days of the Raj

The Last Days of the Raj

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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