Khaki Shadows: Pakistan 1947-1997 [Hardcover]

General K. M. Arif (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 019579396X | ISBN-13: 978-0195793963 | Publication Date: August 16, 2001 | Edition: 1

This book describes the powerful role of the army in the politics of Pakistan from its earliest years through the late 1990s and analyzes how political and military forces both created and undermined national prestige. Written by a regired general who held important positions in two different martial law administrations, it provides an insider's account of the intrigues, manipulations, and power struggles that engulfed Pakistan for much its history.

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Review

`General Arif provides many insights into the decision making processes of military governments.' The Book Review, Nov./Dec. 2001 (Pakistan)

About the Author

K.M. Arif is Chairman, Pakistan Security and Development Association.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (August 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019579396X
• ISBN-13: 978-0195793963
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,709,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars KHAKI SHADOWS, November 1, 2001

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SOHAIL Z KHAN (boston, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Khaki Shadows: Pakistan 1947-1997 (Hardcover)

Excellent book. general arif deserves a lot of credit for writing this book. being a pakistani myself i could relate to a lots of facts [which were only speculations before, in my mind]the only part that the general very skillfully skiped was general zia's misterious death and the circumstances of zulfiqar ali bhutto's execution. but again, being a pakistani i do understand general arif's reservations about these two very sensitive topics. overall a great book.