{"product_id":"9780143427575","title":"The Raj At War","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-fiction history book that uncovers the hidden story of India's vast contribution to World War II. Drawing on interviews, newspaper reports, and unseen archival material, it centers on soldiers, sailors, nurses, cooks, peasants, and other civilians whose lives were upended by a distant conflict. Written for history enthusiasts, students, and curious readers interested in World War II history and South Asia's perspective, the tone is respectful, insightful, and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a narrative history, it stitches together personal voices with archival evidence to reveal the scale and texture of wartime involvement across the subcontinent. It brings to life everyday experiences—from a small Muslim boy arrested for singing anti-recruitment songs to cooks preparing chapattis on army boats, to families listening to illicit radio broadcasts—showing how a distant war reshaped homes, communities, and the path toward independence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive use of interviews, newspaper reports, and unseen archival material to reconstruct wartime life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid, human portraits spanning soldiers, nurses, cooks, and civilians.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores imperial dynamics and how global conflict accelerated the independence movement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible narrative non-fiction with rigorous research and clear context.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging storytelling that invites empathy and historical reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a richer understanding of World War II as a global event, a more nuanced view of empire and resistance, and a lasting appreciation for the individuals whose voices illuminate the past. The book builds curiosity, empathy, and a broadened perspective on history that lingers long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540458615001,"sku":"9780143427575","price":523.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/814UU8DOmAL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779261380","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143427575","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}