Midnight’s Descendants by John Keay is a sweeping historical account of South Asia after the 1947 partition of India. Keay explores the political, cultural, and social transformations across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, tracing how the region’s shared colonial past gave rise to diverse modern identities. The book examines conflicts, democracy, religion, and economic change, offering a vivid portrait of South Asia’s journey from independence to the present.