The Last Days of the Raj

Author: Trevor RoylePublisher: RupaYear: 2002Language: EnglishPages: 291ISBN/UPC (if available): 0719556864 DescriptionCombining 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 inhabitantsContentsList of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsMapsCHAPTER ONEA Time to KeepCHAPTER TWOThe Lives We always LedCHAPTER THREEThe Writing on the WallCHAPTER FOURQuit India!CHAPTER FIVETryst with DestinyCHAPTER SIXA Lovely Time to Walk in