The Kurdish Struggle, 1920-94

O'Ballance, E.

Forming minorities in five adjacent countries for 74 years, Kurds have been fighting for independence or autonomy, against governments reluctant to accede either. The Kurdish saga is one of periodic insurrections, partial victories, misfortunes, defeats, betrayal, national repression, clashing personalities, changing allegiances and an unusual mixture of heroism and expendiency. Kurds used governments, and governments used Kurds. A good insight is given into both political and military aspects of the struggle, and of the motives and machinations of major personalities involved.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1996-03-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780312160067

DOI: 10.1057/9780230377424

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 251