The Spoils of Partition: Bengal and India, 1947-1967

by Joya Chatterji

Book Overview

The partition of India in 1947 was a seminal event of the twentieth century. Much has been written about the Punjab and the creation of West Pakistan; by contrast, little is known about the partition of Bengal. This remarkable book by an acknowledged expert on the subject assesses the social, economic and political consequences of partition. Using compelling sources, the book, which was originally published in 2007, shows how and why the borders were...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521188067
• ISBN13: 9780521188067
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"