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DENNIS B MURPHY's avatar

Excellent story

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Andrew Kennedy's avatar

Thank you for that. It’s a fascinating relationship.

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Daniel Moran's avatar

Interesting take with the anti-imperialist / empire idea. Were there many cries in the US to support India during its struggle for independence?

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H. W. Brands's avatar

There was much sympathy for Indian independence. But during World War II it was muted by the necessity of keeping Churchill happy.

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Daniel Moran's avatar

Thank you! BTW—Dreams of El Dorado is a terrific book. Well done, sir!

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