Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood is a 1986 book by Pakistani journalist Anthony Mascarenhas. It is a non-fictional account of the history of Bangladesh from its independence in 1971. The book chronicles the bloody coups and uprisings in the post-independence Bangladesh. The book focuses on the two towering figures of Bangladeshi politics, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman. They are popularly credited as two key architects of modern Bangladesh and the rule of each was ended by assassination.
The full title is "Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood". The best and authentic books on the turbulent post independence period of Bangladesh. An excellent book and a great primer for understanding Bangladeshi politics.