Publisher
Freedom At Midnight Paperback (English) was originally published by Arihant Publication in the in the year 2015.
Synopsis
Freedom At Midnight Paperback (English) tells you the story of events that led to the independence of India. Authored by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, this book consists of well researched information about the partition of India, the last days of the British Raj, the positive and negatives of the Indian independence.
The book consists of the map that shows the boundary drawn by the then Boundary Commission Chairman, Radcliffe. It narrates the story of Hindu-Muslim riots, which was the aftermath of the partition of India. In the last, the authors of the book discuss about the incidents and the situation that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. This book is worth reading as it gives detailed information about the last days of united India.
About the Author
Dominique Lapierre has authored innumerable books like City of Joy, O Jerusalem, Is Paris Burning etc. In the year 2008 - was awarded with one of the most prestigious award given by the Government of India - Padma Bhushan.
Larry Collins has also authored many widely acclaimed books such as Tomorrow Belongs to Us, Black Eagles, The Fifth Horseman etc. He met Dominique Lapierre while he was serving in the army of the United States of America.
