Pakistan Crisis
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. No stickers or price tags visible.
A gripping work of political journalism and contemporary history, Pakistan Crisis chronicles the catastrophic events surrounding the 1971 civil war that tore Pakistan apart and led to the birth of Bangladesh. David Loshak, writing as an on-the-ground correspondent, presents a vivid and authoritative account of the military crackdown in East Pakistan, the ensuing humanitarian disaster, and the complex web of political, ethnic, and ideological tensions that drove the conflict. The narrative details the brutal suppression of Bengali nationalism by the West Pakistani military establishment, drawing on firsthand reportage to deliver a searing indictment of political failure. Urgent and unflinching in tone, the book stands as an essential document for anyone seeking to understand one of the twentieth century's most overlooked yet consequential crises in South Asian history.
Author: David Loshak
Format: Hardback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. No stickers or price tags visible.
A gripping work of political journalism and contemporary history, Pakistan Crisis chronicles the catastrophic events surrounding the 1971 civil war that tore Pakistan apart and led to the birth of Bangladesh. David Loshak, writing as an on-the-ground correspondent, presents a vivid and authoritative account of the military crackdown in East Pakistan, the ensuing humanitarian disaster, and the complex web of political, ethnic, and ideological tensions that drove the conflict. The narrative details the brutal suppression of Bengali nationalism by the West Pakistani military establishment, drawing on firsthand reportage to deliver a searing indictment of political failure. Urgent and unflinching in tone, the book stands as an essential document for anyone seeking to understand one of the twentieth century's most overlooked yet consequential crises in South Asian history.