Churchill's Secret War British Empire Ravaging of India WWII Mukerjee 1st Print
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Churchill's Secret War British Empire Ravaging of India WWII Mukerjee 1st Print. Author Madhusree Mukerjee. Churchill's Secret War, Madhusree Mukerjee reveals the definitive evidence of how a great man's prejudices contributed to one of the most deadly famines in modern history. Churchill's Secret War Listing Churchill's Secret War The British Empire and the Ravaging of India during WWII Author Madhusree Mukerjee Publisher Basic Books Edition 1st Edition / 1st Printing Format Hardcover / DJ A History of Colonial Callousness Winston Churchill's leadership during World War II is legendary, but there is a darker side to his legacy that has long been overlooked. In Churchill's Secret War, Madhusree Mukerjee reveals the definitive evidence of how a great man's prejudices contributed to one of the most deadly famines in modern history. Mukerjee writes evocatively of how hunger and rebellion in rural Bengal were products of cynicism and callousness in imperial London. Deeply researched and skillfully constructed, this book is a major contribution to Indian history and to the history of the Second World War, debunking the conventional hagiography of Churchill. "A major work of historical scholarship, which reveals that one of the twentieth century's greatest heroes was also one of its greatest villains. Mukerjee's elegant, precise prose and meticulous research make her tale of colonial brutality all the more gripping and horrific." — John Horgan, Director, Center for Science Writings Condition Report: Very Good Plus (VG+) A sharp, collectible First Printing. Edition: Confirmed First Edition, First Printing with full number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Dust Jacket: Original jacket is included with only very minor shelf wear. Binding: Tight, square, and secure. Pages: Clean, crisp, and bright. There is NO writing, highlighting, or underlining. Shipping: Will be shipped carefully and quickly (same or next business day). JT Enterportals >>Powered by WonderLister App
