History of Kurdish Nationalism

Jwaideh's book can be considered a "classic" on Kurdish nationalism movements; This work is cited in all studies focusing on the subject. The translation of this fundamental work, which deals with the formation, forms and political phases of Kurdish nationalism until the 1950s, into Turkish is a valuable contribution both to understanding this problem of burning importance for Turkey and to compensate for the scarcity of resources regarding the political geography of the Middle East in general. will provide. The History of Kurdish Nationalism primarily sheds light on the complex process of change in the traditional forms of life and political organization of Kurdish communities in modern times. Jwaideh observes the tremendous process of change in its interaction with the nation-state formation processes and the policies of the "great" powers in this geography. Following this traumatic change process, the political movements of the Kurds and their attempts to gain independence in the disruptive environment of the First World War and its aftermath are examined. In the background of this review, which is based on an unprecedented amount of information and data, the culture, habits and daily life of Kurdish communities are presented from a rich perspective.

"The Kurds, as a nation, have meant the same meaning to the Arabs, Turks and Iranians as the Scots did to the British."