Description
Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia by Sam Dalrymple examines the history of modern Asia through the lens of partition and political upheaval.
The book looks beyond the familiar story of the 1947 Partition of India and places it within a much broader regional history. It explores how territories and communities across Asia were divided and reshaped, and how these partitions influenced the political landscape of the modern region.
The book begins with a historical picture of Asia before the major transformations of the twentieth century, when large parts of the region were brought together under imperial rule. It then traces the forces that gradually fractured this landscape and examines the lasting impact of these divisions.
With its focus on colonialism, imperialism, borders, migration and political change, Shattered Lands offers readers a wider perspective on how modern Asia was formed.
Book Details
- Title: Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia
- Author: Sam Dalrymple
- Format: Hardcover
- Genre: History
- Category: Colonialism & Imperialism History / Asian History
Why Read This Book?
This book is a strong choice for readers interested in South Asian history, the Partition of India, colonial history, modern Asia, borders and the political changes that shaped the region. It connects major historical events to the larger story of how modern Asia took shape.
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