Bibliograph

Independence of India and Pakistan

Type

Label

Independence of India and Pakistan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Independence of India and Pakistan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

595738884

Series statement

World Book's documenting history

Summary

"A history of the struggle for independence in India and Pakistan, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

India and the Europeans -- The British Raj -- Roots of Indian nationalism -- The Congress Party -- Bengal and bloodshed -- World War I -- Amritsar Massacre -- Reform -- Mohandas Gandhi -- Divided campaigners -- A new Constitution -- The idea of Pakistan -- World War II -- Industry and famine -- Quit India -- Deadlock -- Direct action -- Partition -- Yet more violence -- Refugees -- Princely decisions -- Punjab and Bengal -- Two nations -- Governor-General Jinnah -- Kashmir -- Gandhi assassinated -- India since independence -- Independent Pakistan -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

Classification