The Kurds of Iraq / Michiel Hegener

Hegener, Michiel (1952-)

Published by Amsterdam : Mets & Schilt, 2009

About this Item

An exceptional copy with an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 223 pages; Physical description. : 223 p. : col. Ill. , col. Map ; 25 cm. Summary: The Kurds of Iraq have been making headlines for many decades: in the eighties and early nineties mostly as victims of brutal suppression, in the mid-nineties as victims of each others heavy in-fighting, and since then mainly through their success in achieving a high degree of independence and prosperity within Iraq. "The Kurds of Iraq" is a book about the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, governed by the highly autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government. The IKR has a 200,000-strong army, its own borders and border patrols, and even its very own stamps. In stark contrast with its volatile past, the IKR, often referred to as The Other Iraq, enjoys a high degree of safety and a booming economy. While most books about the Kurds of Iraq focus solely on military, political and humanitarian issues, this book provides unique insights into their farming methods, the position of women, journalism, telecommunications, life in the villages, leisure and, not least, the magnificent archaeological treasures to be found there. Subject: Kurds - Iraq - Pictorial works. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Kurds of Iraq / Michiel Hegener
• Publisher: Amsterdam : Mets & Schilt
• Publication Date: 2009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 1 kilogram