Description
- This exceptional twelve-volume signed edition is the definitive documentary history of the political, diplomatic, and constitutional negotiations that led to India’s independence. Commissioned by the British government and edited by leading scholars, the series remains the most authoritative source on the final years of the British Raj.
- These volumes present meticulously curated archival materials—formerly confidential state documents—offering unparalleled insight into the decisions and debates that shaped the end of colonial rule.
- The set reproduces essential primary documents, including Cabinet papers, Viceroy and Governor-General correspondence, telegrams, memoranda, and political intelligence reports; communications between Churchill, Attlee, Mountbatten, Nehru, and Jinnah. Early drafts and proposals that influenced Partition and the creation of the two Dominions.
- This exceptional twelve-volume signed edition is the definitive documentary history of the political, diplomatic, and constitutional negotiations that led to India’s independence. Commissioned by the British government and edited by leading scholars, the series remains the most authoritative source on the final years of the British Raj.
- These volumes present meticulously curated archival materials—formerly confidential state documents—offering unparalleled insight into the decisions and debates that shaped the end of colonial rule.
- The set reproduces essential primary documents, including Cabinet papers, Viceroy and Governor-General correspondence, Telegrams, memoranda, and political intelligence reports, Communications between Churchill, Attlee, Mountbatten, Nehru, and Jinnah, Early drafts and proposals that influenced Partition and the creation of the two Dominions.
- Copies signed by Mansergh and Moon are highly desirable, representing a superior collector’s version of this cornerstone reference work.
- The presence of the original publisher’s protective boxes is unusual and extremely attractive to collectors. Most surviving sets show significant use; this set is distinguished by its preservation and archival integrity.
- The presence of the original publisher’s protective boxes is unusual and extremely attractive to collectors. Most surviving sets show significant use; this set is distinguished by its preservation and archival integrity.
- The 12-volume signed, mint, boxed set is a standout example of a modern documentary classic — a cornerstone for any serious collection of India’s constitutional or colonial history.
