Chequered Past, Uncertain Future : The History of Pakistan
by
Tahir Kamran
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1789149134
ISBN-13
9781789149135
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Imprint
Reaktion Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 1st, 2024
Print length
568 Pages
Weight
924 grams
Dimensions
24.20 x 16.80 x 4.70 cms
Product Classification:
History
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A sweeping journey through the ebbs and flows of Pakistan’s history.
Spanning thousands of years, a wide-ranging history of Pakistan from the Bronze Age to partition and beyond.
This book takes us on a sweeping journey through the ebbs and flows of Pakistans history, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to contemporary times. Chequered Past, Uncertain Future uncovers influences from Turkey, Persia, Arabia, and Britain that have shaped Pakistan, as well as showcases the regions diverse and rich tapestry of peoples, and its pluralistic, multicultural society. The book also describes the post-1947 shiftfollowing the partition of India and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistanas the country became more religiously conservative and autocratic, intensifying sectarian and ethnic divisions. For most of their history, the people of Pakistan have found themselves under the control of military dictators who suppress civil liberties and freedom of speech and actiona trend that persists today.
This book takes us on a sweeping journey through the ebbs and flows of Pakistans history, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to contemporary times. Chequered Past, Uncertain Future uncovers influences from Turkey, Persia, Arabia, and Britain that have shaped Pakistan, as well as showcases the regions diverse and rich tapestry of peoples, and its pluralistic, multicultural society. The book also describes the post-1947 shiftfollowing the partition of India and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistanas the country became more religiously conservative and autocratic, intensifying sectarian and ethnic divisions. For most of their history, the people of Pakistan have found themselves under the control of military dictators who suppress civil liberties and freedom of speech and actiona trend that persists today.
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