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Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood

by Anthony Mascarenhas
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1986English
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About This Book

Published in 1986, Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood established Anthony Mascarenhas as one of the defining voices in history. Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood is a comprehensive account of the tumultuous political history of Bangladesh, written by journalist Anthony Mascarenhas. The book covers the period from the country's independence in 1971 to the political upheavals of the 1980s. It provides an in-depth analysis of the power struggles, coups, and political assassinations that have shaped the nation's history, making it an essential read for understanding Bangladesh's complex political landscape. Themes of political history, power struggles, independence run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorAnthony Mascarenhas
Published1986
Country of Origin🇧🇩 Bangladesh
LanguageEnglish
Category📜 History
ISBN9780340393021
Editorial Score30/100
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📜 History

Non-fiction works that document and interpret the past.

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Country of Origin

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1986, Anthony Mascarenhas's Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood is a work of history that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with political history, power struggles, independence, assassinations gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 0 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of political history, power struggles, independence, assassinations is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Anthony Mascarenhas's role in the literature of Bangladesh is well established. Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Anthony Mascarenhas is a Bangladesh author whose work in history has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood about?

Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood is a comprehensive account of the tumultuous political history of Bangladesh, written by journalist Anthony Mascarenhas. The book covers the period from the country's independence in 1971 to the political upheavals of the 1980s. It provides an in-depth analysis of the power struggles, coups, and political assassinations that have shaped the nation's history, making it an essential read for understanding Bangladesh's complex political landscape.

Who wrote Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood?

Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood was written by Anthony Mascarenhas, from Bangladesh. First published in 1986.

What awards has Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood won?

Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood worth reading?

Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in political history, power struggles, independence.

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Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood is classified as History. Non-fiction works that document and interpret the past.

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