| A Brief History of Pakistan Contributor(s): Wynbrandt, James (Author), Gerges, Fawaz A. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 081606184X ISBN-13: 9780816061846 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $49.01 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: A Brief History of Pakistan presents a concise yet thorough account of this land whose past as a birthplace of civilization is as important to world history as is its pivotal place in contemporary geopolitics. Coverage includes the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped this country. By illuminating the nations past, this book gives students a detailed perspective of Pakistan today and enables them to intelligently consider how it might change in the future. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia |
| Dewey: 954.910 |
| LCCN: 2008008921 |
| Series: Brief History |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 8.9" (1.45 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pakistan has assumed strategic importance on the world stage, acting as both a linchpin in the global war on terrorism and a swing state in the conflict between democracy and dictatorship, and between Islamic and secular rule. How did it come to occupy such a position, and what are the historical precedents for its present course? |