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How to tell a Peoples History of 1947 and 1971 - Anam Zakaria - Author - TPE 117
1947 and 1971 are the two most pivotal moments in Pakistan's history yet they remain largely unknown. What we know about them depends on what the state wants us to know; your perception of events will be clouded by what side of the border you were born in. The most important aspect of the story is often left untold by the state narratives: the people, the lived experiences of millions. The recording of oral histories sheds light on those experiences. Through a peoples history you can piece together the experience of 1947 and 1971. Anam Zakaria comes on the podcast this week to discuss how to…
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