| ID | 084252 |
| Title Proper | At the stroke of the midnight hour |
| Other Title Information | lord Mountbatten and the British media at Indian independence |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kaul, Chndrika |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the portrayal of Indian Independence in the British media with particular attention to the orchestration of official publicity by Lord Mountbatten and his press attach , Alan Campbell-Johnson. The British press was able to portray Independence as a British achievement, arising almost organically out of its long-term policy and vindicating British rule. The article also explores press portrayal of Indian leaders, the Princely States, the role of the Commonwealth and communal violence. |
| `In' analytical Note | Round Table Vol. 97,No. 398; Oct 2008: p677-693 |
| Journal Source | Round Table Vol. 97,No. 398; Oct 2008: p677-693 |
| Key Words | India - Indepndence ; British Press ; Independence - India ; BBC - India independance ; Mid night - Freedom ; partition ; Mountbatten |