Independence of India and Pakistan - Chicago : World Book, c2011. - 64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 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 --
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 --
India since independence --
Independent Pakistan --
Timeline --
Sources --
Additional resources.

"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


INDIA -- HISTORY -- AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS -- SOURCES -- JUVENILE LITERATURE

DS480.45 .I53 2011