Description
- ISBN-13: 9780670098477
- Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
- Publisher Imprint: Vintage Books
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- ISBN-10: 0670098477
- Publisher Date: 25 Apr 2024
- Binding: Hardback
- No of Pages: 272
Availability: In Stock
Great Flap of 1942: How the Raj Panicked Over a Japanese NonInvasion
SKU: 9780670098477
Original price was: ₹599.00.₹449.25Current price is: ₹449.25.
In “The Great Flap of 1942,” Mukund Padmanabhan unveils a forgotten period of panic in India during WWII. Explore how the British Raj’s fear of a Japanese invasion led to mass exodus and widespread chaos between December 1941 and mid-1942. Discover the astonishing truth behind the Raj’s cynical role in fueling rumors and panic, ISBN: 9780670098477.
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Ayush Singh –
A fascinating look at a little-known event. Padmanabhan brings the era to life, though the details can be overwhelming.
Varun Grover –
This book was hard to put down! The writing style is very immersive. It is a must-read for those interested in the British Raj.
Kapil Tyagi –
Excellent scholarship! The book provides a gripping account of the panic. Highly recommended to all history lovers.
Kartikeya Raghupatro –
A compelling narrative that unveils the hidden fears and cynical manipulations of the Raj. A must-read for history enthusiasts!
Shubham Biswas –
I was captivated by the narrative. It is obvious that Padmanabhan put a lot of work into the book.
Pankaj Dhalaria –
Very Informative and interesting to read! It gives some deep insight on how the Raj operated. A must read for any history buff.
Nipurn Mathur –
Well-researched, but the writing style wasn’t always engaging. I learned a lot, but it was a bit of a slog at times.
Md Shakeeb Asghar –
The book explains a very specific thing in a very clear and concise manner. It is overall an excellent book.
Shradha Chhatwal –
Informative but dense. It took me a while to get through, but I’m glad I did. Sheds light on a dark period.
Preethika E –
Padmanabhan does an admirable job of revealing the lesser-known history of the Raj’s misdeeds. An important read.
Shahbaz J Sheikh –
A very detailed account. Though a bit overwhelming, the research is impeccable. Learned a lot of new information.
Hemant Kumar –
An eye-opening account! The author’s perspective is very refreshing. I enjoyed it. It gives a new angle on the Raj.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma –
It felt like a chore to finish reading the book. It felt like the author dragged on and on about nothing.
Vaishnavi Jha –
A great account of a forgotten panic! The book uncovers the Raj’s role, which is quite shocking. Highly recommended.
Sheik Mohammed Bilal –
Good for a specific subject matter. The book goes into great detail, but I found it somewhat monotone after a while.
Divyanshi Singh –
Padmanabhan’s work is commendable. The book has a few slow sections but overall quite insightful.
Rahul Gitte –
Interesting historical deep dive, but sometimes felt a bit dry. Still a worthwhile read for history buffs.
Ashtha –
While the topic is fascinating, I struggled with the book’s pacing. Good information, but could have been more concise.
Anwesha Pal Chaudhuri –
I was expecting more excitement. The book did not flow as well as I hoped but the information was presented accurately.
Byreddi Sri Kavya Chandrika –
Detailed and well-written. It provides an interesting new perspective on a very complicated time in history.