Kurds: A Concise Handbook
Jun 2015 · Taylor & Francis
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First Published in 1993. Since before the dawn of recorded history the mountainous lands of the northern Middle East have been home to a distinct people whose cultural tradition is one of the most authentic and original in the world. Some vestiges of Kurdish life and culture can actually be traced back to burial rituals practiced over 50,000 years ago by people inhabiting the Shanidar Caves near Arbil in central Kurdistan. In this book, the author has tried to identify and delineate the heritage of the Kurds, now thoroughly submerged in the accepted and standard models for subdividing Middle Eastern civilization, none of which is designed to accommodate the stateless Kurds.
First Published in 1993. Since before the dawn of recorded history the mountainous lands of the northern Middle East have been home to a distinct people whose cultural tradition is one of the most authentic and original in the world. Some vestiges of Kurdish life and culture can actually be trace...
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Daniel Mark
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June 23, 2016
Your book is false and rubbish, its funny how you mention all other "ethnicities" except the Assyrians & Babylonians. Your maps are false and northern iraq is Assyria belonging to Assyrians. Your research is misleading and the biggest zionist agenda. You can not go against historians, scientists, anthropologists, universities, museums etc etc. Northern iraq is Assyria and it belongs to the indigenous Assyrians of iraq which today is (Occupied Assyria) and there is 5 million indigenous Assyrians still living
Bedel Boseli
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December 17, 2022
According to my experience as a professional Kurdish history narrator on YouTube, I highly recommend "Kurds: A Concise Handbook" as the best book for those looking to learn about Kurdish history. This book has high academic quality and covers a wide range of topics, including history, language, culture, geography, mentality, beliefs, clothing, holidays etc. It is especially useful for those considering marrying a Kurd and wanting to understand more about their culture and traditions...
S A
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November 30, 2023
Amazing research and great book, thanks for your input!
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Mehrdad R. Izady Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Harvard University.
Mehrdad R. Izady Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Harvard University.
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