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Shattered Lands
Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia
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Sam Dalrymple's 'Shattered Lands' unveils the intricate story of how the Indian Empire fragmented into twelve modern nations over fifty years.
The book examines the redrawing of maps through political maneuvering, wars, and revolutions led by figures in London, Delhi, and beyond.
It delves into the legacies of these partitions, including civil wars, insurgencies, and the Rohingya genocide, revealing forgotten wars and unlikely alliances.
Based on extensive archival research and interviews, the book provides vivid accounts of key political players and individuals caught in mass migrations.
It offers a compelling and thought-provoking perspective on the making of modern Asia, highlighting the lasting impact of these historical events.
The book examines the redrawing of maps through political maneuvering, wars, and revolutions led by figures in London, Delhi, and beyond.
It delves into the legacies of these partitions, including civil wars, insurgencies, and the Rohingya genocide, revealing forgotten wars and unlikely alliances.
Based on extensive archival research and interviews, the book provides vivid accounts of key political players and individuals caught in mass migrations.
It offers a compelling and thought-provoking perspective on the making of modern Asia, highlighting the lasting impact of these historical events.
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William Dalrymple

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 282. Partition: The Birth of The Kashmir Conflict (Part 5) 
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 283. Partition: East Pakistan Becomes Bangladesh (Part 6) 
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 279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2) 
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Anita Anand

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 281. Partition: Why Was India Split In Two? (Part 4) 
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Sam Dalrymple

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 278. Partition: India’s Break With Burma (Part 1) 
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Sam Dalrymple

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 280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3) 
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Miranda Melcher

 Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (HarperCollins UK, 2025) 
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Sam Dalrymple

 Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (William Collins, 2025) 
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Nicholas Gordon

 Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (William Collins, 2025) 


