Shameful Flight
Download or Read eBook Shameful Flight PDF written by Stanley A. Wolpert and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Stanley A. Wolpert |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2009-09-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195393941 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195393945 |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Shameful Flight by : Stanley A. Wolpert
Book excerpt: Ranging from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, this text provides a vivid behind-the-scenes look at Britain's decision to divest itself from the crown jewel of its empire. Wolpert, a leading authority on Indian history, paints memorable portraits of all the key participants.