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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195476603
ISBN-13
9780195476606
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65758602
Product Key Features
Book Title
Crossed Swords : Pakistan, Its Army, and the Wars Within
Number of Pages
500 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
General, Asia / India & South Asia, World / Asian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
40.9 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-311075
Reviews
"Excellent reading for anyone seeking to understand the role of the army in Pakistan's development.... Provides...an objective insider's view of an institution few in the United States comprehend ... Shuja Nawaz's thorough and informed research in Crossed Swords shines a light on past mistakes made by the Pakistani military and provides insight into its potential future role in supporting a Pakistan that is progressive, prosperous, and engaged with the West."--The Washington Times"This is by far the fullest and most authoritative analysis yet published of Pakistan and its army and intelligence services."--New York Review of Books"Timely... this is the best researched and most serious history of the Pakistan army."--London Review of Books "In Crossed Swords, Pakistani American scholar Shuja Nawaz fleshes out the history of the Pakistani army in a dense but carefully researched book... conclude(s) that the military domination of Pakistani society has stunted the country's political growth, and that the army's obsession with Indian hegemony has perverted relations with neighbors and allies... explores the flaws in U.S. and Pakistani thinking that helped allow the Taliban's comeback."--The Washington Post Book World "This exceptionally authoritative book, rich in insider history, could not have come at a better time as a key to understanding the underlying power structures of Pakistan as it struggles to find its place in the world."--Barbara Crossette, former South Asia Bureau Chief, The New York Times, "Excellent reading for anyone seeking to understand the role of the army in Pakistan's development.... Provides...an objective insider's view of an institution few in the United States comprehend ... Shuja Nawaz's thorough and informed research in Crossed Swords shines a light on past mistakes made by the Pakistani military and provides insight into its potential future role in supporting a Pakistan that is progressive, prosperous, and engaged with the West."-- The Washington Times "This is by far the fullest and most authoritative analysis yet published of Pakistan and its army and intelligence services."-- New York Review of Books "Timely... this is the best researched and most serious history of the Pakistan army."-- London Review of Books "In Crossed Swords , Pakistani American scholar Shuja Nawaz fleshes out the history of the Pakistani army in a dense but carefully researched book... conclude(s) that the military domination of Pakistani society has stunted the country's political growth, and that the army's obsession with Indian hegemony has perverted relations with neighbors and allies... explores the flaws in U.S. and Pakistani thinking that helped allow the Taliban's comeback."-- The Washington Post Book World "This exceptionally authoritative book, rich in insider history, could not have come at a better time as a key to understanding the underlying power structures of Pakistan as it struggles to find its place in the world."--Barbara Crossette, former South Asia Bureau Chief, The New York Times, "Shuja Nawaz has used his considerable expertise to delve deep into the Pakistan Army. The result is an insightful study of an institution that has been, and remains, the center of gravity in Pakistan. This superbly researched book comes at a critical time in Pakistan's history. A must read to understand the past and the ongoing events."--General Jehangir Karamat, Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan, 1996-98 "This exceptionally authoritative book, rich in insider history, could not have come at a better time as a key to understanding the underlying power structures of Pakistan as it struggles to find its place in the world."--Barbara Crossette, former South Asia Bureau Chief, The New York Times "Shuja Nawaz' study is as definitive as we are likely to get: no other book has penetrated so deeply into the army, and so carefully examined this powerful institution in the context of Pakistan's history and politics."--Stephen P. Cohen, The Brookings Institution and author of The Pakistan Army and The Idea of Pakistan "An exhaustive account of the most powerful pillar of the Pakistani state structure, this is more than just a study of a single institution. It is an insider's considered view of sixty years of Pakistani history. Using information culled from an array of hitherto unused sources, including some rare interviews and the Pakistan army's own archives, the author blends astute analysis and gripping historical narrative with consummate skill. Containing a welter of insights into the military mindset, its partnership with the civil bureaucracy and attitude towards the political fraternity, this is a book no serious student of Pakistan can afford to miss."--Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History, Tufts University "At a time of crisis and peril for Pakistan, this ground breaking book offers unprecedented information about and provides unique insights into the country's most important and powerful institution. Nawaz opens new ground on the army that has ruled Pakistan for half its political life. The army wields immense power in troubled Pakistan. Nawaz explains why and how in the most well researched and lucidly written book of its kind."--Ahmed Rashid, author of Taliban and Jihad: the Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia "To understand Pakistan you need to understand the army and to understand the army you need to read this book."--Owen Bennett-Jones, BBC and author of Pakistan: Eye of the Storm, "Crossed Swords is extremely authoritative and based on extensive research; it balances the in-depth knowledge of the insider with the critical eye of the scholar; and is both accessible enough for students while invaluable for specialists. In short, it is much needed and fills a longstanding gap on the existing literature on Pakistan."--Yasmin Khan, author of The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan "Shuja Nawaz has used his considerable expertise to delve deep into the Pakistan Army. The result is an insightful study of an institution that has been, and remains, the center of gravity in Pakistan. This superbly researched book comes at a critical time in Pakistan's history. A must read to understand the past and the ongoing events."--General Jehangir Karamat, Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan, 1996-98 "This exceptionally authoritative book, rich in insider history, could not have come at a better time as a key to understanding the underlying power structures of Pakistan as it struggles to find its place in the world."--Barbara Crossette, former South Asia Bureau Chief, The New York Times "Shuja Nawaz' study is as definitive as we are likely to get: no other book has penetrated so deeply into the army, and so carefully examined this powerful institution in the context of Pakistan's history and politics."--Stephen P. Cohen, The Brookings Institution and author of The Pakistan Army and The Idea of Pakistan "An exhaustive account of the most powerful pillar of the Pakistani state structure, this is more than just a study of a single institution. It is an insider's considered view of sixty years of Pakistani history. Using information culled from an array of hitherto unused sources, including some rare interviews and the Pakistan army's own archives, the author blends astute analysis and gripping historical narrative with consummate skill. Containing a welter of insights into the military mindset, its partnership with the civil bureaucracy and attitude towards the political fraternity, this is a book no serious student of Pakistan can afford to miss."--Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History, Tufts University "To understand Pakistan you need to understand the army and to understand the army you need to read this book."--Owen Bennett-Jones, BBC and author of Pakistan: Eye of the Storm "At a time of crisis and peril for Pakistan, this ground breaking book offers unprecedented information about and provides unique insights into the country's most important and powerful institution. Nawaz opens new ground on the army that has ruled Pakistan for half its political life. The army wields immense power in troubled Pakistan. Nawaz explains why and how in the most well researched and lucidly written book of its kind."--Ahmed Rashid, author of Taliban and Jihad: the Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia "Running at more than 600 pages, this densely researched study of Pakistan's army--the country's premier political institution--is set to become a standard reference. Based on a wealth of primary documentary sources and privileged access to key players, both domestic and foreign, it lays bare the less-than-benign role of a power broker that has dominated Pakistan's national politics and that could yet determine its future course"--Farzana Shaikh, Associate Fellow, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), London, "Timely... this is the best researched and most serious history of the Pakistan army."--London Review of Books "Crossed Swords is extremely authoritative and based on extensive research; it balances the in-depth knowledge of the insider with the critical eye of the scholar; and is both accessible enough for students while invaluable for specialists. In short, it is much needed and fills a longstanding gap on the existing literature on Pakistan."--Yasmin Khan, author of The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan "Shuja Nawaz has used his considerable expertise to delve deep into the Pakistan Army. The result is an insightful study of an institution that has been, and remains, the center of gravity in Pakistan. This superbly researched book comes at a critical time in Pakistan's history. A must read to understand the past and the ongoing events."--General Jehangir Karamat, Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan, 1996-98 "This exceptionally authoritative book, rich in insider history, could not have come at a better time as a key to understanding the underlying power structures of Pakistan as it struggles to find its place in the world."--Barbara Crossette, former South Asia Bureau Chief, The New York Times "Shuja Nawaz' study is as definitive as we are likely to get: no other book has penetrated so deeply into the army, and so carefully examined this powerful institution in the context of Pakistan's history and politics."--Stephen P. Cohen, The Brookings Institution and author of The Pakistan Army and The Idea of Pakistan "An exhaustive account of the most powerful pillar of the Pakistani state structure, this is more than just a study of a single institution. It is an insider's considered view of sixty years of Pakistani history. Using information culled from an array of hitherto unused sources, including some rare interviews and the Pakistan army's own archives, the author blends astute analysis and gripping historical narrative with consummate skill. Containing a welter of insights into the military mindset, its partnership with the civil bureaucracy and attitude towards the political fraternity, this is a book no serious student of Pakistan can afford to miss."--Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History, Tufts University "To understand Pakistan you need to understand the army and to understand the army you need to read this book."--Owen Bennett-Jones, BBC and author of Pakistan: Eye of the Storm "At a time of crisis and peril for Pakistan, this ground breaking book offers unprecedented information about and provides unique insights into the country's most important and powerful institution. Nawaz opens new ground on the army that has ruled Pakistan for half its political life. The army wields immense power in troubled Pakistan. Nawaz explains why and how in the most well researched and lucidly written book of its kind."--Ahmed Rashid, author of Taliban and Jihad: the Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia "Running at more than 600 pages, this densely researched study of Pakistan's army--the country's premier political institution--is set to become a standard reference. Based on a wealth of primary documentary sources and privileged access to key players, both domestic and foreign, it lays bare the less-than-benign role of a power broker that has dominated Pakistan's national politics and that could yet determine its future course"--Farzana Shaikh, Associate Fellow, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), London
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
954.91
Table Of Content
ContentsPreface and AcknowledgementsList of MapsList of PhotographsDramatis PersonaeIntroduction1. In History Bound2. Enter the British3. The Army of the Raj4. A Difficult Birth5. The First Kashmir War6. The Legacy of Conflict: Chaos and Ambitions7. Courting Uncle Sam8. Things Fall Apart9. The First Coup10. Martial Law and the Search for Legitimacy11. Wars and Consequences12. September 65 and Ayubs Fall13. Untied PakistanHow to Break-Up a Country14. Wars and Consequences15. Bhutto Rules16. Guardians of the Faith17. The Troikas Musical Chairs18. Systemic Failures: The Wars Within19. The Liberal Autocrat20. Today and TomorrowAppendices:1. Timeline: Key Events Pakistan and Its Army2. Primary Sources3. Death of an Army Chief4. Two anonymous letters about death of General Asif Nawaz5. Copy of original test result of General Nawazs hair sampleSelect BibliographyIndex
Synopsis
Based on 30 years of research and analysis, this definitive book is a profound, multi-layered, and historical analysis of the nature and role of the Pakistan army in the country's polity as well as its turbulent relationship with the United States. Shuja Nawaz examines the army and Pakistan in both peace and war. Using many hitherto unpublished materials from the archives of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army, aswell as interviews with key military and political figures in Pakistan and the United States, he sheds light not only on the Pakistan Army and its US connections but also on Pakistan as a key Muslim country in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods. In doing so, he lays bare key facts aboutPakistan's numerous wars with India and its many rounds of political musical chairs, as well as the Kargil conflict of 1999. He then draws lessons from this history that may help Pakistan end its wars within and create a stabler political entity. Visit http://www.shujanawaz.com for more information about Shuja Nawaz., Based on 30 years of research and analysis, this definitive book is a profound, multi-layered, and historical analysis of the nature and role of the Pakistan army in the country's polity as well as its turbulent relationship with the United States. Shuja Nawaz examines the army and Pakistan in both peace and war. Using many hitherto unpublished materials from the archives of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army, as well as interviews with key military and political figures in Pakistan and the United States, he sheds light not only on the Pakistan Army and its US connections but also on Pakistan as a key Muslim country in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods. In doing so, he lays bare key facts about Pakistan's numerous wars with India and its many rounds of political musical chairs, as well as the Kargil conflict of 1999. He then draws lessons from this history that may help Pakistan end its wars within and create a stabler political entity., Based on 30 years of research and analysis, this definitive book is a profound, multi-layered, and historical analysis of the nature and role of the Pakistan army in the country's polity as well as its turbulent relationship with the United States. Shuja Nawaz examines the army and Pakistan in both peace and war. Using many hitherto unpublished materials from the archives of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army, as well as interviews with key military and political figures in Pakistan and the United States, he sheds light not only on the Pakistan Army and its US connections but also on Pakistan as a key Muslim country in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods. In doing so, he lays bare key facts about Pakistan's numerous wars with India and its many rounds of political musical chairs, as well as the Kargil conflict of 1999. He then draws lessons from this history that may help Pakistan end its wars within and create a stabler political entity. Visit http://www.shujanawaz.com for more information about Shuja Nawaz.
LC Classification Number
DS376
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