The Bangladesh Military Coup And The Cia Link
Non-fiction history and political analysis that investigates a pivotal chapter in Bangladesh's early years—the 1975 military coup—and the connections to foreign powers. Grounded in declassified documents and archival evidence, it centers on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman to explore how internal politics and international interests collided to shape a new nation. Ideal for students and general readers of South Asian history, diplomacy, and Cold War-era politics, the tone is serious, inquisitive, and informative.
The book presents its content as a document-based narrative that guides you from the 1971 Liberation War era through 1977. It weaves together primary sources with clear analysis to illuminate the sequence of events, the rise of key figures, and the strategic decisions that followed. By tracing the actions of coup perpetrators and the evolving leadership, it offers a distinctive, data-driven look at how a domestic crisis interacted with regional dynamics and global power interests.
Beyond chronology, the work poses central questions about policy shifts and governance—Did Mujibur Rahman favor a confederation with Pakistan after independence? Why did he authorize the release of Pakistani war prisoners? What motivated the move toward a one-party system, and how did those choices contribute to the fateful coup? The investigation stays focused on evidence and context, avoiding sensationalism while delivering a rigorous historical account.
- Document-based narrative supported by declassified U.S. government documents and archival records that ground the story in primary sources.
- Detailed chronology tracing events from 1971 through 1977, with profiles of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman.
- Critical insights into decisions such as prisoner releases and shifts toward centralization, and how these moves intersect with military power and international influence.
- Geopolitical context connecting Bangladesh's internal politics to India’s wartime actions and Cold War dynamics.
- Accessible, investigative prose that makes complex history approachable for curious readers and students of history.
After reading, you’ll gain a nuanced understanding of how domestic leadership choices, military power, and external pressures shaped a nation's early decades. It builds critical thinking about sources, broadens perspective on South Asia’s political landscape, and leaves a lasting impression of the complexities behind nation-building.
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
The Bangladesh Military Coup And The Cia Link
The Bangladesh Military Coup And The Cia Link
Non-fiction history and political analysis that investigates a pivotal chapter in Bangladesh's early years—the 1975 military coup—and the connections to foreign powers. Grounded in declassified documents and archival evidence, it centers on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman to explore how internal politics and international interests collided to shape a new nation. Ideal for students and general readers of South Asian history, diplomacy, and Cold War-era politics, the tone is serious, inquisitive, and informative.
The book presents its content as a document-based narrative that guides you from the 1971 Liberation War era through 1977. It weaves together primary sources with clear analysis to illuminate the sequence of events, the rise of key figures, and the strategic decisions that followed. By tracing the actions of coup perpetrators and the evolving leadership, it offers a distinctive, data-driven look at how a domestic crisis interacted with regional dynamics and global power interests.
Beyond chronology, the work poses central questions about policy shifts and governance—Did Mujibur Rahman favor a confederation with Pakistan after independence? Why did he authorize the release of Pakistani war prisoners? What motivated the move toward a one-party system, and how did those choices contribute to the fateful coup? The investigation stays focused on evidence and context, avoiding sensationalism while delivering a rigorous historical account.
- Document-based narrative supported by declassified U.S. government documents and archival records that ground the story in primary sources.
- Detailed chronology tracing events from 1971 through 1977, with profiles of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman.
- Critical insights into decisions such as prisoner releases and shifts toward centralization, and how these moves intersect with military power and international influence.
- Geopolitical context connecting Bangladesh's internal politics to India’s wartime actions and Cold War dynamics.
- Accessible, investigative prose that makes complex history approachable for curious readers and students of history.
After reading, you’ll gain a nuanced understanding of how domestic leadership choices, military power, and external pressures shaped a nation's early decades. It builds critical thinking about sources, broadens perspective on South Asia’s political landscape, and leaves a lasting impression of the complexities behind nation-building.
Original: $9.08
-70%$9.08
$2.72Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Non-fiction history and political analysis that investigates a pivotal chapter in Bangladesh's early years—the 1975 military coup—and the connections to foreign powers. Grounded in declassified documents and archival evidence, it centers on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman to explore how internal politics and international interests collided to shape a new nation. Ideal for students and general readers of South Asian history, diplomacy, and Cold War-era politics, the tone is serious, inquisitive, and informative.
The book presents its content as a document-based narrative that guides you from the 1971 Liberation War era through 1977. It weaves together primary sources with clear analysis to illuminate the sequence of events, the rise of key figures, and the strategic decisions that followed. By tracing the actions of coup perpetrators and the evolving leadership, it offers a distinctive, data-driven look at how a domestic crisis interacted with regional dynamics and global power interests.
Beyond chronology, the work poses central questions about policy shifts and governance—Did Mujibur Rahman favor a confederation with Pakistan after independence? Why did he authorize the release of Pakistani war prisoners? What motivated the move toward a one-party system, and how did those choices contribute to the fateful coup? The investigation stays focused on evidence and context, avoiding sensationalism while delivering a rigorous historical account.
- Document-based narrative supported by declassified U.S. government documents and archival records that ground the story in primary sources.
- Detailed chronology tracing events from 1971 through 1977, with profiles of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman.
- Critical insights into decisions such as prisoner releases and shifts toward centralization, and how these moves intersect with military power and international influence.
- Geopolitical context connecting Bangladesh's internal politics to India’s wartime actions and Cold War dynamics.
- Accessible, investigative prose that makes complex history approachable for curious readers and students of history.
After reading, you’ll gain a nuanced understanding of how domestic leadership choices, military power, and external pressures shaped a nation's early decades. It builds critical thinking about sources, broadens perspective on South Asia’s political landscape, and leaves a lasting impression of the complexities behind nation-building.
