A History of Pakistan and Its Origins
By (author): "Gillian Beaumont, Christophe Jaffrelot"
Publish Date:
2002
ISBN1843311496
ISBN139781843311492
AsinA History of Pakistan and Its Origins
Original titleA History of Pakistan and Its Origins (Anthem South Asian Studies)
'A History of Pakistan and its Origins' is a comprehensive, detailed and fully up-to-date study of one of the most diverse, volatile and strategically significant countries in the world today. Born in turmoil barely half a century ago, Pakistan seems to be in an interminable pursuit of its own identity and at the same time finds itself a pivotal player in world politics. Its short existence has witnessed much: four coups d'etat; the rise of Islam as a power; tensions between ethnic, religious and separatist movements; the Kashmir conflict and the near-constant war footing with India. This text charts half a century of nation-building in Pakistan, while at the same time placing the country within the context of its relations with the outside world.