Blood and Belief
The PKK and the Kurdish Fight for Independence
Aliza Marcus
A crucial read for understanding the Kurdish people and their fight for independence. Author Aliza Marcus delves into the PKK, a guerilla force founded by Turkish university students, which sparked the Kurdish national movement in Turkey. The PKK is responsible for nearly 40,000 deaths in Turkey and has turned to violence once again. Through reportage and scholarship, Marcus provides a comprehensive account of the group and its impact on the region.
Publish Date
2007-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
2007-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.93
ISBN
9780814795873
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2019-05-24T17:32:52.000Z
Really enjoyed @AlizaMarcus' book on the PKK's founding, armed struggle and politics. A must-read for anyone interested in the PKK or wishes to understand the underpinnings of the Rojava project. – source