This book is quite an eye-opener indeed to how policy decisions are made.

The research is impeccable, I am amazed at the amount of work that’s gone into the writing of this book, and the amount of sources that Gary Bass has used.

I do wish though that this was a more balanced book. Gary Bass has tried to include all viewpoints – India, America – both Republicans and the Democrats, however, there is not much from Pakistan or the actual leaders behind the Bangladeshi war of independence. It’...

The Blood Telegram is a must read for every person, especially of the Indian subcontinent. it is as much the document of the birth of Bangladesh as it is a documentation of the bloodbath unleashed by Pakistan army within its own territory, upon its own people, for the simple reason that they wanted a democratic dispensation. Bangalis did not want to secede from Pakistan; they only demanded the right to be ruled by their own voice and not the masters from west Pakistan. In an election conducte...

Excellent book. Must read by Bongs.

Extremely good details of American stand on India-Pak war and asia

The complicity of a super power, following it's own vested interests in foreign policy, is made evident by Gary J. Bass in this wonderful book. Nixon and Kissingers policy of appeasement towards Yahya and teir contempt and hatred for Mrs Gandhi is brought out with stark brutality in this exceptional book.

Book was received in perfect condition will update once I complet reading the book.

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Book contain too much description, but if you patiently want to read it then it's pure gold.

If anyone wants to know the authentic account of the background of liberation of Bangladesh then this is a must read book.

Too good and presents correct picture of samba spy case, which is proved false beyond reasonable doubt... must read for all the victims of Judicial Terrorism. ..