Pakistan. The Formative Phase. 1857-1948.
London. Oxford University Press. 1968. Second Edition. Stock ID #172972 "This book is not a mere historical narrative, but an attempt by a political scientist to evaluate the strength and weaknesses of the Muslim separatist movement that eventually culminated in the creation of Pakistan. When referring to this item please quote stockid 172972.
Foreword by George Cunningham. ix + 341pp, appendices, select bibliography, index, 22.3 x 14.5cm. Upper edge little foxed, boards slightly worn along lower edge, dustjacket worn with foxing on reverse, now protected, overall a good copy.
Both in the narrative and in the analysis, the author, instead of taking sides, tries to understand the depth and intensity with which certain ideas were held or put forward by both the Muslim and the Congress leaders. In addition, an attempt has been made to show how the pace of the Muslim nationalist movement was shaped and accelerated by the unique personality and political strategy of a leader like Jinnah. In the final chapter, the Viceregal political system has been analysed and the author's thesis is that the political system of Pakistan in its basic components has been modelled on the British Viceregal system." (Publisher's description).
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