This is a remarkable and timely book for several reasons: an acknowledgement from India of the central importance of the Kurdish situation to the politics of Western Asia; and of the worldwide significance of Kurdish models of political organisation for humanity's common attempt to progress towards what Abdullah Ocalan calls a 'democratic civilisation'.
-- Felix Padel
Anthropologist, Writer
An engrossing and powerfully argue; elegantly written history of a nation which is struggling to take back its identity and right to self-determination for many years.
-- Dr. Mahnaz Zahirinejad
Visiting Professor, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw, Poland
The author has made tremendous efforts to bring thoughtful insights into the Kurdish issues, which remain as one of important agenda of international institutions, regional powers and global politics.
-- Dr. Kannan Ambalam
Assistant Professor, Wollega University Nekemta, Ethiopia
At the time when Iraq and Middle East has once been thrust into public consciousness by ISIS, this book offers insight into the struggles of minority in the region- the Kurds. An engrossing read of the past with the potential to deal with the present.
-- Arunima
Associate Editor, CNN-IBN
New Delhi
The insightful treatment of the Kurdish plight makes the perspective provided by this book is unique and stimulating. The author's research and presentation of the book is extensive and academically very stellar.
-- Aditya Sikder
Senior Consultant- Human Capital, Deloitte New Delhi