Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire
Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire (2007) is a historical book written by British historian Alex von Tunzelmann. The book covers the end of British colonial rule in India and the consequences of the partition of the subcontinent; the book was advertised as "an extra ordinary saga of romance, history, religion, and political intrigue."[1] It was set to be adapted into a film by Joe Wright with Hugh Grant and Cate Blanchett rumoured to be playing the Mountbattens;[2] however, it was later reported that production on the film had been put on hold after budgetary concerns and opposition from the Indian government, reportedly concerned about an alleged affair between Jawaharlal Nehru and the wife of the last Viceroy of India, Edwina Mountbatten.[3]
| File:Indiansummer secrethistory book.jpg First Edition | |
| Author | Alex von Tunzelmann |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Photograph by Philip Gendreau/Bettmann/Corbis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Subject | History |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Company, New York |
Publication date | August 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 401 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-8050-8073-5 |
| OCLC | 81945363 |
| 954.03/59 22 | |
| LC Class | DS480.842 .V66 2007 |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ von Tunzelmann, Alex (2007). Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire. New York: Henry Holt and Company. pp. front flap. ISBN 0-8050-8073-2.
- ↑ Caesar, Ed (29 June 2008). "Indian Summer: story of the Mountbattens". Arts & Entertainment: Books. London: TimesOnline.com. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (20 October 2009). "'Summer' fades at Universal; Cate Blanchett starrer 'Indian' put on back burner". Variety. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
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