Author: ARFA, HASSAN
Title: The Kurds: An Historical and Political Study
Description: London: Oxford University Press, 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0192151509. xi, [1], 178 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Maps. Author was Chief of Staff of the Iranian Army 1944-46 and Ambassador to Turkey 1958-61. "Having lived and travelled much among the different Kurdish tribes, the author has had the opportunity of becoming closely acquainted with their way of life and has conceived a sympathy for these warlike mountaineers, freedom-loving, restless and often chivalrous, with whom he has had to deal both through negotiations and through the exchange of fire." - Preface. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear to publisher's cloth. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy of this informative work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Kurds Kurdish History Politics Iran Turkey Iraq. Fair .

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