Stanley Wolpert était un universitaire et indianiste américain, reconnu comme l'une des plus éminentes autorités mondiales sur l'histoire politique et intellectuelle de l'Inde et du Pakistan modernes. Son œuvre vaste, couvrant la fiction et la non-fiction, offre aux lecteurs un aperçu profond de l'histoire et de la culture complexes du sous-continent. Wolpert explore le tissu historique et culturel de la région avec précision et profondeur académique. Son approche permet aux lecteurs de saisir les nuances et l'évolution de l'Inde et du Pakistan à travers une prose captivante.
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.