Pakistan: A Personal History by Imran Khan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pakistan by Imran Khan Born only five years after Pakistan was created in 1947, the author has lived his countrys history. This title provides an insiders view of a country unfamiliar to a western audience. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The fascinating story of Pakistan, seen through the eyes of its most famous son, Imran Khan."A must-read for anyone interested in the intrigue of politics in the most dangerous country on earth" (The Sunday Times)Read the unique insiders view of a country unfamiliar to a Western audience, seen through the eyes of the man set to become Pakistans new Prime Minister.Born only five years after Pakistan was created in 1947, Imran Khan has lived his countrys history. Undermined by a ruling elite, and unable to protect its people from the carnage of regular bombings from terrorists and its own ally, America, Pakistan has for years suffered from instability. Now Imran Khan and his own political party, the Tehreek-e-Insaf, offer a real political alternative for the people of Pakistan at a time when tension between Pakistans government and the powerful military has reached dangerous new levels. How did this flashpoint of volatility and injustice come about?Pakistan- A Personal History provides a unique insiders view of a country unfamiliar to a western audience. Woven into this history we see how Imran Khans personal life - his happy childhood in Lahore, his Oxford education, his extraordinary cricketing career, his marriage to Jemima Goldsmith, his mothers influence and that of his Islamic faith - inform both the historical narrativeandhis current philanthropic and political activities. It is at once absorbing and insightful, casting fresh light upon a country whose culture he believes is largely misunderstood by the West. Notes The fascinating story of this nation, seen through the eyes of its most famous son, cricketer and politician Imran Khan. Blends history with memoir, and draws on Khans wide travels within his homeland, which was created just 5 years before he was born. A compelling story, plainly told. It reveals a great deal about Pakistani life and politics, as well as about the great cricketers strengths and failings Spectator Author Biography Imran Khan was born in 1952 and grew up playing cricket in Lahore, Pakistan. He played his first international match for his country in 1971. In 1972, he began his studies at Oxford University, where he was a contemporary of Benazir Bhutto. He went on to play cricket for Pakistan until 1992, and was captain of the team from 1982. In 1994 he established a hospital in Pakistan offering free cancer treatment to the poor and is in the process of setting up a second. He also founded Namal College (2007), the only private sector university outside the cities. In April 1996 Imran Khan established his own political party, the Tehrik-e-Insaf, which aims to bring good governance and social justice to the people of Pakistan, and make Pakistan a just and humane society. Review A must-read for anyone interested in the intrigue of politics in the most dangerous country on earth * The Sunday Times *An intelligently written mix of Pakistans history and his own autobiography * Independent *A compelling story, plainly told. It reveals a great deal about Pakistani life and politics, as well as about the great cricketers strengths and failings * Spectator * Promotional The fascinating story of Pakistan, seen through the eyes of its most famous son, Imran Khan. Review Text A must-read for anyone interested in the intrigue of politics in the most dangerous country on earth Review Quote A must-read for anyone interested in the intrigue of politics in the most dangerous country on earth Promotional "Headline" The fascinating story of Pakistan, seen through the eyes of its most famous son, Imran Khan. Details ISBN0857500643 Author Imran Khan Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 2012 ISBN-10 0857500643 ISBN-13 9780857500649 Format Paperback Imprint Bantam Books Subtitle A Personal History Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Short Title PAKISTAN Language English Birth 1952 Series Bantam Press Illustrations Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) Pages 448 DEWEY 954.9 Publication Date 2012-06-21 UK Release Date 2012-06-21 AU Release Date 2012-06-21 NZ Release Date 2012-06-21 Illustrator Paul Bransom Affiliation both Research Scientists, Batelle Columbus Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio Position both Research Scientists Qualifications PhD Alternative 9781446482650 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44394862;

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