Indian Summer: The Secret history of the end of an empire
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Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire (2007) is a history book written by Alex von Tunzelmann
. The book covers the end of the British Empire
and the partition of the Indian subcontinent that resulted in thousands of deaths. "An extra ordinary saga of romance, history, religion, and political intrigue." It was set to be adapted into a film by Joe Wright
with Hugh Grant
and Cate Blanchett
rumoured to be playing the Mountbattens; 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 the British Indian Empire, Lady Edwina Mountbatten
.
Alex von Tunzelmann
-Education:Tunzelmann was educated in Brighton and at University College, Oxford University. There she read history and edited both Cherwell and Isis...
. The book covers the end of the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
and the partition of the Indian subcontinent that resulted in thousands of deaths. "An extra ordinary saga of romance, history, religion, and political intrigue." It was set to be adapted into a film by Joe Wright
Joe Wright
Joe Wright is an English film director best known for Pride and Prejudice, Atonement and Hanna.-Early life and career:...
with Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Hugh John Mungo Grant is an English actor and film producer. He has received a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA, and an Honorary César. His films have earned more than $2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide. Grant achieved international stardom after appearing in Richard Curtis's...
and Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Catherine Élise "Cate" Blanchett is an Australian actress. She came to international attention for her role as Elizabeth I of England in the 1998 biopic film Elizabeth, for which she won British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Golden Globe Awards, and earned her first Academy Award...
rumoured to be playing the Mountbattens; 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
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru , often referred to with the epithet of Panditji, was an Indian statesman who became the first Prime Minister of independent India and became noted for his “neutralist” policies in foreign affairs. He was also one of the principal leaders of India’s independence movement in the...
and the wife of the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire, Lady Edwina Mountbatten
Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma
Edwina Cynthia Annette Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma,, GBE, DCVO, CI, DStJ was an English heiress, socialite, relief-worker, wife of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and last Vicereine of India.- Lineage and wealth :Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma...
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