Winner of the Wolfson History Prize 2024

Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2024

This is the authentic history of South Asia in the 20th century. Shadows at Noon tells the story of the subcontinent from British Colonialism to independence and partition, to the creation of the modern nations of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Unlike other histories of the region that focus solely on politics, this work gives equal importance to food, entertainment, and household in relation to nationality, migration, and the state.

Chatterji makes modern South Asia - its cultural vibrancy, diversity, social structures, and political composition - accessible to all. She challenges the narratives that focus on the 'internal' differences between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and reveals the many commonalities shared by their peoples.

Winner of the Los Angeles Times History Prize

Shortlisted for the Cundill History Prize 2024

Pages: 864, Dimensions: 13x13cm