The author traces the political history of the Indian community in Malaya from the end of World War II until independence. The community had been politically awakened by the Japanese occupation forces and were not going to be left out of the independence process as they turned their focus from India to their new home. The book also examines how the Malayan Indian Congress transformed form being non communal into joining the Alliance where racial politics were central. Very Good Hardback in a Near Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 260 pages with a bibliography and an index. 

Weight: 0.7 kg Post free within Malaysia

Condition: The dust jacket is almost pristine except for some washable dirt on the flaps. There is some spotting on the text block. The binding is tight, text clear and there is no tanning throughout.