Cambridge Pakistan: History, Culture, and Government for O Level and IGCSE

Notice: This version of the book is the first edition of this title, and we are excited to announce that the second edition has also been published. We encourage you to take the opportunity to compile this new edition page by page, just as this book has been meticulously compiled, and upload it to this website. The ISBN for the new book is 9780190708870. Written to meet the requirements of the UCIE O Level syllabus, Pakistan: History, Culture and Government is an in-depth study of a nation which, during the period studied, emerged after years of struggle, survived in the face of many difficulties, and has succeeded as an independent state. Since Independence and Partition, Pakistan has faced constant threats from outside its borders and serious political differences within. Students will find this book a fascinating history of an important and complex nation. Thought-provoking source material is included, together with many examples of exam-style questions. The roles of many of the people described in the book are often inspiring. We have to live with history, says the author, and it is best if we understand it. Distinctive features of the book include: A fresh and thoughtful approach to history in the explanation of complex events, Questions at the start of each section that highlight its objectives, and main topics to Remember at the end of each section that summarize the main points to help reinforce learning and knowledge. A large number of exam-style questions together with other opportunities for research and further study.Attractive, student-friendly layout and presentation. Margin notes include definitions and interesting additional factsImportant dates section ensures that students understand the order of events. The book is easy to use for revision purposes. Any relevant colour photographs, maps, and diagrams complement the text The teacher's Guide provides further support, including additional suggestions and sources for effective teaching. Written to meet the requirements of the UCIE O Level syllabus, History, Culture and Government is an in-depth study of a nation which, during the period studied, emerged after years of struggle, survived in the face of many difficulties, and has succeeded as an independent state. Since Independence and Partition, Pakistan has faced constant threats from outside its borders and serious political differences within. Students will find this book a fascinating history of an important and complex nation. Thought-provoking source material is included, together with many examples of exam-style questions. The roles of many of the people described in the book are often inspiring. We have to live with history, says the author, and it is best if we understand it.Distinctive features of the book fresh and thoughtful approach to historyClarity in the explanation of complex eventsKey Questions at the start of each section that highlight its objectives and main topicsPoints to Remember at the end of each section that summarize the main points and help reinforce learning and knowledgeA large number of exam-style questions together with other opportunities for research and further studyAttractive, student-friendly layout and presentationMargin notes include definitions and interesting additional factsImportant dates section ensures that students understand the order of eventsThe book is easy to use for revision purposesMany relevant colour photographs, maps, and diagrams complement the textThe Teachers Guide provides further support including additional suggestions and sources for effective teaching.>The Teachers Guide provides further support including additional suggestions and sources for effective teaching. iii The Cultural and Historical Background of the Pakistan Movement The Decline of the Mughal Empire The Influence of Islam The British in India Realism and Confidence The Emergence of Pakistan: 1906-47 Muslims Organize Towards Pakistan: 1922-40 War and Independence Nationhood: 1947-88 The New Nation The Government of Pakistan The 1970s Onwards Pakistan and the World Pakistan and Asia Pakistan and the Rest of the World Pakistan: 1988 to Date 227 230 [ 1] New millennium introduction to Pakistan Studies (compulsory) / by Muhammad Ikram Rabbani. 2007 [2] Pakistan, history, culture and govt. / Nigel Smith. 2007 [3] Pakistan Studies for Secondary Classes / Abdul Qadir Khan. 2008