Hay, W R
Two Years in Kurdistan: Experiences of a Political Officer, 1918-1920
- ISBN 13:
- 9781633913639
- author:
- Hay, W R
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Westphalia Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 350
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Colonialism & Post-Colonialism Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Two Years in Kurdistan is a personal account of life in northern Iraq during the aftermath of the First World War. William Rupert Hay, a British political officer, recounts his experiences in the largely Kurdish district of Arbil from 1918 to 1920.
Hay's time in Arbil was marked by both warmth and disillusionment. Initially, the Kurds welcomed the arrival of British rule, seeing it as a chance for a better future. However, as time passed, Hay became increasingly frustrated with the harsh conditions and limited improvements in the quality of life. The situation culminated in the rebellion of 1920.
This book provides a vivid portrait of the people and places of northern Iraq, as well as the extraordinary events that unfolded during Hay's time there. It offers a unique insight into the feelings and experiences of a key figure in the region's history, and is an important contribution to our understanding of the complexities of colonialism and its legacy.
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