the epic rivalry that destroyed an empire and forged our age Herman, Arthur 1956- creator text bibliography nyu New York Bantam Books 2008 monographic eng

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ix, 721 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Historian Arthur Herman sheds new light on two icons of the twentieth century, revealing how their forty-year rivalry sealed the fate of India and the British Empire. Born worlds apart--Churchill to Britain's most glamorous aristocratic family, Gandhi to a pious middle-class provincial household in India--they led their nations through harrowing trials and became locked in a contest of wills that would decide the fate of countries, continents, and ultimately an empire. More alike than different, they became bitter enemies over the future of India--and Churchill would do whatever was necessary to ensure that India remain British, including a fateful redrawing of the entire map of the Middle East. Herman cuts through the legends and myths about these two charismatic figures, revealing their flaws as well as their strengths. The result is an epic of empire and insurrection, war and political intrigue, with a fascinating supporting cast.--From publisher description. Arthur Herman. Map on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (p. [673]-685) and index. e-uk--- a-ii--- Great Britain Foreign relations India India Foreign relations Great Britain Sir Churchill, Winston 1874-1965 Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948 Great Britain Colonies History 20th century DA47.9.I4 H551 2008 325.54094109041 9780553804638 (hardcover) 0553804634 (hardcover) 2008000149 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008000149-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008000149-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008000149-s.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008000149-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008000149-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008000149-s.html DLC 080107 20230410105217.0 60272