| A Brief History of Pakistan Contributor(s): Wynbrandt, James (Author), Gerges, Fawaz A. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0816061858 ISBN-13: 9780816061853 Publisher: Checkmark Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2008 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: - History | Asia - India & South Asia |
| Dewey: 954.910 |
| Series: Brief History Of... (Checkmark Books) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" (1.15 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presents the major events, people, and traditions that have shaped Pakistan. This title includes coverage on the The land and its people; The Indus Valley Civilization; The Vedic Age in Pakistan; The Mogul Period; British rule; The struggle for independence; Partition; Civilian and military rule; and, Islamization of Pakistan. |