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Keeping the Jewel in the Crown Walter Reid

Keeping the Jewel in the Crown By Walter Reid

Keeping the Jewel in the Crown by Walter Reid


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Summary

This is a stimulating and controversial account of Britain's role in Indian independence after World War II.

Keeping the Jewel in the Crown Summary

Keeping the Jewel in the Crown: The British Betrayal of India by Walter Reid

When India became independent in 1947, the general view, which has prevailed until now, is that Britain had been steadily working for an amicable transfer of power for decades. In this book Walter Reid argues that nothing could be further from the truth. With reference to a vast amount of documentary material, from private letters to public records and state papers, he shows how Britain held back political progress in India for as long as possible - a policy which led to unimaginable chaos and suffering when independence was granted, and which created a legacy of hatred and distrust that continues to this day.

Keeping the Jewel in the Crown Reviews

'Reid's book makes for absorbing reading. He has the capacity to make his characters come out alive with all their human frailties. We are constantly reminded that imperialism, despite being such an awesome phenomenon, has had after all to operate through human agencies'

* Outlook, New Delhi *

'a thorough and hard-hitting account ... presented with clarity and sobriety'

* BBC History Magazine *

'It is a rare book that will alter the way you look at one of history's pivotal events and one of its greatest tragedies, but this is one of them'

-- Matt Rubin * Washington Times *

'an excellent and original work ... a meticulously researched, pioneering study that will appeal to many in both countries'

* The Open (India) *

'Given the author, Walter Reid is a hugely admired and respected writer on military and political history whose research is incredibly impressive, his viewpoint should not be ignored. Keeping the Jewel in the Crown is an incredibly readable work of non-fiction that deserves to be read'

* LoveReading.co.uk *

About Walter Reid

Walter Reid studied at the universities of Oxford and Edinburgh. He has written a number of acclaimed books of military and political history, including Churchill: Under Friendly Fire and Empire of Sand How Britain Made the Middle East.

Additional information

GOR007548413
9781780273365
1780273363
Keeping the Jewel in the Crown: The British Betrayal of India by Walter Reid
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Birlinn General
2016-05-03
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Keeping the Jewel in the Crown