Independence of India and Pakistan.
- Chicago : World Book, c2011.
- 64 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
- World Book's documenting history .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
India and the Europeans -- The British Raj -- Roots of Indian nationalism -- The Congress Party -- Bengal and bloodshed -- The Impact of World War I -- Amritsar Massacre -- Reform -- Mohandas Gandhi -- Divided campaigners -- A new Constitution -- The idea of Pakistan -- World War II -- Industry and famine -- Quit India -- Deadlock -- Direct action -- Partition -- Yet more violence -- Refugees -- Princely decisions -- Punjab and Bengal -- Two nations -- Governor-General Jinnah -- Kashmir -- Gandhi assassinated -- The world's largest democracy -- Pakistan since independence -- Timeline.
"A history of the struggle for independence in India and Pakistan, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.
9780716615064
2010011909
India--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Sources--Juvenile literature.
India--Politics and government--1919-1947--Sources--Juvenile literature.
India--History--Partition, 1947--Sources--Juvenile literature.
Pakistan--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Sources--Juvenile literature.
Pakistan--Politics and government--20th century--Sources--Juvenile literature.
R 954.035 In38 2011
Includes bibliographical references and index.
India and the Europeans -- The British Raj -- Roots of Indian nationalism -- The Congress Party -- Bengal and bloodshed -- The Impact of World War I -- Amritsar Massacre -- Reform -- Mohandas Gandhi -- Divided campaigners -- A new Constitution -- The idea of Pakistan -- World War II -- Industry and famine -- Quit India -- Deadlock -- Direct action -- Partition -- Yet more violence -- Refugees -- Princely decisions -- Punjab and Bengal -- Two nations -- Governor-General Jinnah -- Kashmir -- Gandhi assassinated -- The world's largest democracy -- Pakistan since independence -- Timeline.
"A history of the struggle for independence in India and Pakistan, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.
9780716615064
2010011909
India--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Sources--Juvenile literature.
India--Politics and government--1919-1947--Sources--Juvenile literature.
India--History--Partition, 1947--Sources--Juvenile literature.
Pakistan--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Sources--Juvenile literature.
Pakistan--Politics and government--20th century--Sources--Juvenile literature.
R 954.035 In38 2011