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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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as an excellent book discussing five partitions that reshaped modern Asia.

Anita Anand

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279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2)
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's first book about five partitions and the making of modern Asia.

Anita Anand

Sam Dalrymple

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278. Partition: India’s Break With Burma (Part 1)
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as a wonderful new book by ![undefined]()

about five partitions.

Anita Anand

Sam Dalrymple

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280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3)
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as a rather excellent book, the author being the guest of the show.


Anita Anand

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281. Partition: Why Was India Split In Two? (Part 4)
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, discussing the interwoven history of five partitions and their impact on modern Asia.


Miranda Melcher

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