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Indian Summer

The Secret History of the End of an Empire

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Indian Summer

By: Alex von Tunzelmann
Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
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At midnight on 15 August, 1947, India left the British Empire. This defining moment of world history had been brought about by a handful of people: Jawaharlal Nehru, the fiery Indian prime minister; Mohammed Ali Jinnah, leader of the new nation; and Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, despatched to get Britain out of India.

Within hours of the midnight chimes, their dreams of freedom and democracy would turn to chaos, bloodshed and war. Behind the scenes a secret personal drama was unfolding, as Edwina Mountbatten and Nehru began a passionate love affair. Steeped in the private papers and reflections of the participants, Indian Summer reveals how the acts of a few players changed the lives of millions and determined the fate of nations.

©2011 Oakhill Publishing Ltd (P)2011 Oakhill Publishing Ltd Asia Europe Great Britain India South Asia World Imperialism Winston Churchill Africa War Military Middle East Socialism Middle Ages Imperial Japan Royalty Self-Determination Russia Iran

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"A true tour de force:absorbing in it's detail and masterly in the broad sweep of its canvas." (Sir Martin Gilbert)
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Its gives a very detailed account of India's history. It's struggles and candid look inside the lives of the people who affected it's fate the most. Nehru, Gandhi and the Mountbattens have been covered very well.

Very well detailed audio book

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Excellent storytelling by both the author and the narrator. The work powerfully transports the reader back to the era described.

Excellent

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beautiful clear engaging narration. eye opener book which is very engaging. nostalgic yet refreshing on such different notes

beautiful clear engaging narration. eye opener boo

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If you could sum up Indian Summer in three words, what would they be?

I thought this was an excellent read, the telling of an important event from enriched by the complex and fascinating characters who participated in the partiiton of India. The narration was excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone who was interested in the history of the Raj. Ps Sorry about the grammar the program won't let me correct it properly.

A clever,succinct and a jolly good read

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