
Indian Summer
The Secret History of the End of an Empire
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Nicola Barber
At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire withdrew from India, igniting the exhilaration and turmoil of a newly free society. In this vivid, atmospheric popular history, Alex von Tunzelmann chronicles these times through the most prominent figures: Dickie Mountbatten, Britain's dashing, inept last viceroy; Dickie's savvy, glamorous wife, Edwina, who found the love of her life in Jawaharlal Nehru, India's new prime minister; Muslim leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah; and Mohandas Gandhi. Tunzelman's thrilling chronicle "removes the veil from the colorful personalities and events behind India's independence and partition with Pakistan" (The Washington Post).
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Latter day history student
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to lull me to sleep. Ordinarily I wouldn't mind. This is a good story though and I regret zoning out. I've listen to the story several times now and I am just beginning to feel that I have the gist.
Good story not so easy to hear
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Would you be willing to try another one of Nicola Barber’s performances?
No. The narrator is trying to bring in modulations but did not do a good job. It gets irritating after a point.Good Content, Bad narration
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If you could sum up Indian Summer in three words, what would they be?
Thorough and thoughtful.Did the narration match the pace of the story?
The narrator's voice was not a good match for the story, in my opinion. However, she was able to pronounce some very tongue twisting names with ease.Interesting history about a little known subject.
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Good read.
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Just Wonderful
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Fabulous, easy history
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Amazing story of the independence of India and the romance behind it!
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Overall, I found the author's research in writing this book very detailed; and, it serves to provide depth and insight into the historical lives of individuals that have shaped India during the fight for independence to the more contemporary history of India.
As a consequence, I do feel enriched in knowing a lot more about the subject matter. For anyone interested in India's history during the last hundred years or so, I find this book/audio book invaluable and consider it a must read/listen.
A tryst with destiny not only of India but
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I am certain there is more to learn, but "Indian Summer" is a great beginning and a solid base to build on.
A Great Primer On A Subject I Knew Little About
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