{"product_id":"past-imperative-my-life-in-india-1927-1947-gyan-books","title":"Past Imperative: My Life In India 1927-1947","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003ePast Imperative: My Life In India 1927-1947\u003c\/em\u003e by Edward Wakefield – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 239 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePast Imperative: My Life in India 1927–1947 by Edward Wakefield is a memoir reflecting his two decades of service in British India during a critical period leading up to independence. The book offers a firsthand account of administrative challenges, political developments, and social dynamics under the Raj. Wakefield provides insights into Indian nationalism, British colonial policy, and his personal experiences with Indian leaders and rural life. It is a valuable narrative of a colonial officer witnessing the twilight of British rule in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Wakefield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 239\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Past Imperative: My Life In India 1927-1947 available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003ePast Imperative: My Life In India 1927-1947\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Past Imperative: My Life In India 1927-1947?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePast Imperative: My Life In India 1927-1947 is written by Edward Wakefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964845686895,"sku":"9789371691017","price":16.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964845719663,"sku":"9789371691468","price":26.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789371691017.jpg?v=1792640842","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/past-imperative-my-life-in-india-1927-1947-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}