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*”Shameful Flight”* provides a gripping account of Britain’s hurried and chaotic withdrawal from India in 1947, leading to the tragic partition of the subcontinent. The book explores the political miscalculations, failed leadership, and hastened decision-making that resulted in one of the largest and most violent mass migrations in history.
Through meticulous research, the author sheds light on the roles of key figures such as Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, and Lord Mountbatten, offering a compelling narrative of decolonization and its consequences. A must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the legacy of British colonial rule in South Asia.
Ranging from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, this book provides a vivid behind-the-scenes look at BritainÂ’s decision to divest itself from the crown jewel of its empire. The author, a leading authority on Indian history, paints memorable portraits of all the key participants including Gandhi, Churchill, Attlee, Nehru, and Jinnah, with a special focus on the British viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten.
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| Language | English |
| Edition | 2006 |
| Pages | 252 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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