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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: $51.98  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2009
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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.

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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" L (1.45 lbs) 324 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Recycled Paper, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 58
 
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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?
 
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