A Thousand Sighs, A Thousand Revolts: Journeys in Kurdistan

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Book Synopsis: Though the Kurds played a major military and tactical role in the United States’ recent war with Iraq, most of us know little about this fiercely independent, long-marginalized people. Now acclaimed journalist Christiane Bird, who riveted readers with her tour of Islamic Iran in Neither East Nor West, travels through this volatile part of the world to tell the Kurds’ story, using personal observations and in-depth research to illuminate an astonishing history and vibrant culture. For the twenty-five to thirty million Kurds, Kurdistan is both an actual and a mythical place: an isolated, largely mountainous homeland that has historically offered sanctuary from the treacherous outside world and yet does not exist on modern maps. Parceled out among the four nation-states of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran after World War I, Kurdistan is a divided land with a tragic history, where the indomitable Kurds both celebrate their ancient culture and fight to control their own destiny. Occupying some of the Middle East’s most strategic and richest terrain, the Kurds are the fourth-largest ethnic group in the region and the largest ethnic group in the world without a state to call their own. Whether dancing at a Kurdish wedding in Iran, bearing witness to the destroyed Kurdish countryside in southeast Turkey, having lunch with a powerful exiled agha in Syria, or visiting the sites of Saddam Hussein’s horrific chemical attacks in Iraq, the intrepid, insightful Bird sheds light on a violently stunning world seen by few Westerners. Part mesmerizing travelogue, part action-packed history, part reportage, and part cultural study, this critical book offers timely insight into an unknown but increasingly influential part of the world. Bird paints a moving and unforgettable portrait of a people uneasily poised between a stubborn past and an impatient future. From the Hardcover edition.

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Discover the gripping and untold story of the Kurds in the highly-acclaimed book, "A Thousand Sighs, A Thousand Revolts: Journeys in Kurdistan." Written by renowned journalist Christiane Bird, this captivating account takes you deep into the heart of a fiercely independent and long-marginalized people. Through personal observations and meticulous research, Bird unveils the astonishing history and vibrant culture of the Kurds, shedding light on a world few Westerners have ever witnessed.

Embark on an unforgettable journey as Bird navigates the treacherous landscapes of Kurdistan, a land both real and mythical. Despite being divided amongst Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran, Kurdistan's rich terrain has always been a sanctuary for the Kurds. Now, delve into their struggles for self-determination and their relentless fight for control over their own destiny.

With its strategic importance in the Middle East and a population of 25 to 30 million, the Kurds are a significant ethnic group without a state to call their own. Uncover the hidden truths of a people caught between a stubborn past and an impatient future. Bird's vivid descriptions, from dancing at a Kurdish wedding in Iran to witnessing the aftermath of Saddam Hussein's chemical attacks, will leave you with a deep understanding of the Kurds' resilience and determination.

Part mesmerizing travelogue, part action-packed history, part inspiring cultural study, "A Thousand Sighs, A Thousand Revolts" is an essential read for global citizens and history enthusiasts alike. Gain timely insight into an unknown yet increasingly influential part of the world. Don't miss your chance to experience this violently stunning world through the eyes of an intrepid and insightful journalist.

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