The Mirage of Power: An Inquiry into the Bhutto Years 1971-1977 (Millennium Series (Oxford, England).) [Hardcover]

Mubashir Hasan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 28, 2000 | Series: Millennium Series (Oxford, England).

This book is an insider's account of the rise and fall of the controversial Pakistani leader, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. A charismatic and Machiavellian leader, Bhutto was eventually removed from office by popular protests and later executed by order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan for his role in the murder of a political opponent. The author was one of his closest confidants and political supporters, and he provides a unique and useful perspective on this crucial part of Pakistan's history.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`a valuable addition to the growing list of memoirs by Pakistani politicians' Amitabh Mattoo, The Book Review, March 2001

`It is a valuable contribution providing as it does an insight into the ways how ZAB's government functioned as also into how ZAB's mind worked.' Dr Aftab Ahmed, Dawn, Books and Authors 09/01/01.

`A well written book allowing insight into the most intriguing period of Pakistan's history.' Mohsin S. Jaffri The News

About the Author

Founder member of the People's Party, he was a member of Bhutto's cabinet and a member of the National Assembly

Product Details

• Hardcover: 408 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195793005
• ISBN-13: 978-0195793000
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,118,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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