Kurdish History After World War I: Borders, Betrayal, and Survival explores the century-long struggle of the Kurdish people in the aftermath of the Ottoman Empire's collapse.
From the secret agreements of Sykes-Picot to the treaties of Sèvres and Lausanne, Kurds were divided and denied statehood, leaving them stateless across Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. This book examines policies of repression, language bans, mass violence, and cultural erasure, alongside the resilience, resistance, and political movements that have shaped Kurdish identity. Combining historical analysis with human stories, it provides a compelling account of a people navigating survival, injustice, and the enduring quest for recognition.