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

New Books in Middle Eastern Studies

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The Accelerated Path to Independence Post World War II

This chapter examines how World War II shifted the political dynamics in India and Pakistan, with key players like the Congress party and Muslim League asserting their demands for independence. It explores Britain's weakening position post-war and the rising public sentiment advocating for a swift transition to self-rule.

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