Chequered Past, Uncertain Future by Tahir Kamran

Chequered Past, Uncertain Future by Tahir Kamran

This book takes us on a sweeping journey through the ebbs and flows of Pakistan’s history, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to contemporary times. The book uncovers influences from Turkey, Persia, Arabia and Britain that have shaped Pakistan, as well as showcasing the region’s diverse, rich tapestry of peoples, and its pluralistic, multicultural society. The book also describes the post-1947 shift – following the partition of India and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan – to become more religiously conservative and autocratic, intensifying sectarian and ethnic divisions. For most of its history, the people of Pakistan have found themselves under the control of military dictators who suppressed civil liberties and freedom of speech and action – a trend that continues to persist today.

Tahir Kamran is Head of the Department of the Liberal Arts at Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Director of the Khuldunia Centre for Historical Research and the editor of the Pakistan Journal of Historical Studies. His books include Colonial Lahore: A History of the City and Beyond (with Ian Talbot, 2017).

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781789149135
ISBN 10	1789149134
Title	Chequered Past, Uncertain Future
Author	Tahir Kamran
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Year published	2024-07-01
Number of pages	568
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note	Unavailable