01605nam a22002177a 4500 OSt 20260721114615.0 260721b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9781032607245 AACR-II 954.91 HOO Hoodbhoy, Pervez 21153 Pakistan: origins, identity and future South Asia Edition London Routledge 2026 454p. This book is an accessible, comprehensive, and nuanced history of Pakistan. It reflects upon state and society in Pakistan and shows they have been shaped by historical forces and personae. Hoodbhoy expertly maps the journey of the region from many millennia ago to the circumstances and impulses that gave birth to the very first state in history founded upon religious identity. He documents colonial rule, the trauma of Partition, the nation’s wars with India, the formation of Bangladesh, and the emergence of Baloch nationalism. The book also examines longstanding complex themes and issues - such as religious fundamentalism, identity formation, democracy, and military rule - as well as their impact on the future of the state of Pakistan. Drawing on a range of sources and written by one of the foremost intellectuals of the region, this book will be indispensable for scholars, researchers, students of history, politics, and South Asian studies. It will be of great interest to the general reader interested in understanding Pakistan. History of South Asia 21154 History of Pakistan 21155 ddc B 0 0 ddc 0 0 LBSNAA LBSNAA 2026-07-21 1795.00 0 954.91 HOO 186246 2026-07-21 2026-07-21 B 361764 361764