Lands Of Belonging: The History Of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh And Britain

Lands Of Belonging: The History Of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh And Britain is a sweeping, richly textured history that explores how four nations share a remarkably intertwined story. This hardback edition, published to mark the 75th anniversary of the Partition, invites curious readers of all ages—history lovers, families, students—to understand how borders shape lives, identities, and belonging. Written by Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt as a thoughtful gift to their two young sons, the book balances depth with warmth and aims to illuminate why these histories matter today. In expanded narrative form, Lands Of Belonging guides readers through a journey from the moment a single line on a map altered millions of lives, through the legacies of vast empires and pivotal innovations in ancient India, to the period of British rule and India's crucial role in the World Wars, to independence and the Partition. The authors emphasize that histories are not fixed stories but conversations shaped by different perspectives. The book also highlights mass migration—the largest movement of people in history—and the enduring contributions of people of South Asian heritage in Britain today, offering a hopeful, human view of complex events. Interwoven histories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain that reveal a shared past and a connected present 75th-anniversary hardback edition that brings these histories into focus with care Accessible, narrative storytelling by Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt that respects young readers and curious adults alike Exploration of key moments—Partition, colonial rule, world wars, independence—through multiple perspectives Celebration of contemporary contributions of South Asian heritage in Britain today Thoughtful, inclusive approach that invites discussion, empathy, and deeper understanding After finishing Lands Of Belonging, readers gain a richer understanding of how these histories shape present-day identities and cross-cultural connections, fostering empathy, curiosity, and a sense of belonging that endures beyond the final page.