Stanley Wolpert fue un académico y erudito indio estadounidense, reconocido como una de las principales autoridades mundiales en la historia política e intelectual de la India y Pakistán modernos. Su extenso trabajo, que abarca tanto ficción como no ficción, ofrece a los lectores una profunda comprensión de la compleja historia y cultura del subcontinente. Wolpert profundiza en el intrincado tapiz histórico y cultural de la región con precisión y profundidad académica. Su enfoque permite a los lectores asimilar los matices y la evolución de la India y Pakistán a través de una prosa cautivadora.
Ranging from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, this text provides a vivid behind-the-scenes look at Britain's decision to divest itself from the crown jewel of its empire. Wolpert, a leading authority on Indian history, paints memorable portraits of all the key participants.
Beginning with 1947, when "India and Pakistan were born to conflict," renowned India scholar Stanley Wolpert provides an authoritative, accessible overview of what is potentially the world's most dangerous crisis. He concisely distills sixy-three years of complex history, tracing the roots of the relationship between these two antagonists, explaining the many attempts to resolve their disputes, and assessing the dominant political leaders. In addition to providing a comprehensive perspective on the origin and nature of this conflict, Wolpert examines all the proposed solutions and concludes with a road map for a brighter future for South Asia.
Offers an introduction to India. This title gives a panoramic overview of the continent on which the world's most fascinating ancient civilization gave birth to one of its most complex modern democratic nations. It includes sections on the country's global economic development, the national elections, and on its international relations.
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