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The Great Partition

The Making of India and Pakistan
By Yasmin Khan
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The Great Partition by Yasmin Khan delves into the historical events surrounding the 1947 division of British India into India and Pakistan. The book examines the causes, process, and consequences of this significant and violent chapter, highlighting the profound human impact and the socio-political challenges faced during and after the partition. Khan provides a nuanced narrative of this pivotal moment in history, offering insights into the complexities behind the mass migrations and the sectarian tensions.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in an insightful exploration of the 1947 partition of India. It offers a detailed examination of the political and personal complexities involved in the division, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by history, politics, and human stories of resilience and change.

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The Great Partition

A reappraisal of the tumultuous Partition and how it ignited long-standing animosities between India and Pakistan

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A reappraisal of the tumultuous Partition and how it ignited long-standing animosities between India and Pakistan.

"Eloquently discusses the making of India and Pakistan after British rule on the subcontinent was dismantled in 1947. . . . A new look at this still important subject."—Library Journal

This new edition of Yasmin Khan’s reappraisal of the tumultuous India-Pakistan Partition features an introduction reflecting on the latest research and on ways in which commemoration of the Partition has changed, and considers the Partition in light of the current refugee crisis.

Reviews of the first edition:

“A riveting book on this terrible story.”—The Economist

“Unsparing. . . . Provocative and painful.”—The Times (London)

“Many histories of Partition focus solely on the elite policy makers. Yasmin Khan’s empathetic account gives a great insight into the hopes, dreams, and fears of the millions affected by it.”—Owen Bennett Jones, BBC

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The Great Partition by Yasmin Khan is acclaimed for its sensitive portrayal of the traumatic Partition of India, vividly detailing the chaos and human suffering that ensued. Reviewers praise Khan's ability to weave personal experiences with the broader political context, offering a compelling narrative that highlights the bewilderment and brutality faced by millions. The book's focus on the personal over high-level politics provides a fresh perspective, making it a vital read for understanding the long-lasting impact of Partition on the subcontinent.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300230321

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 25 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 288

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Asian History History & Military Non-Fiction Yasmin Khan

About the Author

Yasmin Khan is associate professor of history and Fellow of Kellogg College, University of Oxford, and author of The Raj at War: A People’s History of India’s Second World War.

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