Author |
: Lawrence Ziring |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 256 |
Release |
: 1971-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015011315150 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Ayub Khan Era by : Lawrence Ziring
Download or read book The Ayub Khan Era written by Lawrence Ziring and published by . This book was released on 1971-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the study of a decade when the Army under General Mohammad Ayub Khan took control of Pakistan amidst turmoil until Ayub was pressured into passing his authority to General Yahya Khan. It is an examination of the character of Ayub Khan's rule, of his dreams of a new Pakistan and of the reasons for his failure to bring it about. This book is divided into two parts. Part I provides a political survey of the events, personalities, and relationships of the Ayub Khan era. Part II links the political events with aspects of the traditional political environment in Pakistan-the bureaucratic legacy, the rural power structure, the urban intelligentsia-that actually shape politics, This book contains a glossary, a two-page map, an appendix, a bibliography, end notes, and an index.