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The Great Partition
The Making of India and Pakistan
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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.
Book Details
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
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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