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Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 24, Publishers: Tulika Publishers, Author: MANJULA PADMANABHAN, ISBN-13: 9789350469446, Date of issue: 2021

This is the only book ever published which concentrates on Titanic people from one particular region Greater Manchester. The RMS Titanic disaster, which occurred on the night of 14/15 April 1912, is one of historys most catastrophic human tragedies, which resulted in a terrible sacrifice of life. The people on board were proud to be part of the ships maiden voyage, but what they didnt know was that it was destined to be its only voyage. The county of Greater Manchester in the north-west of England is made up of the Metropolitan boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. More than 30 people from the region had connections with RMS Titanic - they being a mixture of passengers and crew, and the majority of them lost their lives. This is the story of who they were, what happened to them during the disaster, and what the future held for those who survived. Some of them left detailed accounts of the horrific incident. Autorid: James W Bancroft

An introduction to Pakistan's ISI, which has been both an essential ally and problematic partner of the United StatesForged during the tumultuous aftermath of Partition in 1947, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) has grown to become the preeminent intelligence service in Pakistan. Its capabilities are comprehensive, its remit covers both foreign and domestic intelligence, and it is one of the most feared and respected agencies of the Global South.Pakistan's ISI provides an up-to-date and detailed introduction to the ISI and its historical evolution. The narrative is rooted in a deep and wide-ranging contextualization of the state of Pakistan and its security environment. The story is one of an agency that grew from humble beginnings into an extremely capable and robust force at the heart of power in the state. The ISI utilizes broad human intelligence networks and employs covert action and support for militants, particularly in its rivalry with India. As a crucial intelligence partner for the West during the Cold War and into the contemporary era, the ISI has been both an essential ally and problematic partner. The shadow of this agency continues to loom over Pakistan's democratic institutions.This book will appeal to students, scholars, and general readers interested in intelligence and the politics and history of South Asia. Autorid: Julian Richards