Mountbatten: Including His Years As The Last Viceroy Of India
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Author: Philip Ziegler
Binding: Paperback
Published: Perennial Library, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has some light wear from general use
Philip Ziegler's Mountbatten: Including His Years As The Last Viceroy Of India chronicles the complex life and career of Lord Louis Mountbatten, a towering figure in 20th-century British history. This authoritative biography presents a detailed account of his naval service, his royal connections, and his significant political influence. The narrative particularly illuminates his controversial tenure as the final Viceroy of India, detailing the intricate negotiations and profound challenges that accompanied the subcontinent's partition and independence. Ziegler uncovers the personal and political pressures Mountbatten faced, illustrating the immense historical forces at play during this tumultuous period. The work offers a comprehensive and critical examination of a man whose actions irrevocably shaped the modern world.
Author: Philip Ziegler
Binding: Paperback
Published: Perennial Library, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has some light wear from general use
Philip Ziegler's Mountbatten: Including His Years As The Last Viceroy Of India chronicles the complex life and career of Lord Louis Mountbatten, a towering figure in 20th-century British history. This authoritative biography presents a detailed account of his naval service, his royal connections, and his significant political influence. The narrative particularly illuminates his controversial tenure as the final Viceroy of India, detailing the intricate negotiations and profound challenges that accompanied the subcontinent's partition and independence. Ziegler uncovers the personal and political pressures Mountbatten faced, illustrating the immense historical forces at play during this tumultuous period. The work offers a comprehensive and critical examination of a man whose actions irrevocably shaped the modern world.