{"title":"Andrej Grubacic","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Andrej Grubacic, a distinguished author and historian renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. Grubacic's work is marked by a profound understanding of sociopolitical dynamics and a commitment to exploring transformative movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eBattle for the Mountain of the Kurds\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the ongoing struggles and aspirations of the Kurdish people. This book offers a detailed account of the historical and contemporary battles faced by this ethnic group, highlighting their resilience and pursuit of autonomy. Grubacic's narrative style and in-depth analysis provide readers with a nuanced perspective on complex geopolitical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff, a student of military studies, or someone intrigued by social movements, Andrej Grubacic's works are sure to enlighten and engage you. Dive into his collection to enhance your understanding of historical and military subjects with a fresh and thought-provoking outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"battle-for-the-mountain-of-the-kurds-by-thomas-schmidinger-9781629636511","title":"Battle for the Mountain of the Kurds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 2018, Turkey invaded the autonomous Kurdish region of Afrin in Syria and is currently threatening to ethnically cleanse the region. Between 2012 and 2018, the \"Mountain of the Kurds\" (Kurd Dagh) as the area has been called for centuries, had been one of the quietest regions in a country otherwise torn by civil war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the Syrian army withdrew from the region in 2012, enabling the Party of Democratic Union (PYD), the Syrian sister party of Abdullah Öcalan's outlawed Turkish Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to first introduce a Kurdish self-administration and then, in 2014, to establish the Canton Afrin as one of the three parts of the heavily Kurdish Democratic Federation of Northern Syria, which is better known under the name Rojava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis self-administration—which had seen multiparty municipal and regionwide elections in the summer and autumn of 2017, which included a far-reaching autonomy for a number of ethnic and religious groups, and which had provided a safe haven for up to 300,000 refugees from other parts of Syria—is now at risk of being annihilated by the Turkish invasion and occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Schmidinger is one of the very few Europeans to have visited the Canton of Afrin. In \u003cem\u003eBattle for the Mountain of the Kurds\u003c\/em\u003e, he gives an account of the history and the present situation of the region. In a number of interviews, he also gives inhabitants of the region from a variety of ethnicities, religions, political orientations, and walks of life the opportunity to speak for themselves. As things stand now, the book might seem to be in danger of becoming an epitaph for the \"Mountain of the Kurds,\" but as the author writes, \"the battle for the Mountain of the Kurds is far from over yet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848510853356,"sku":"9781629636511","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5698393482768.jpg?v=1758983599"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrej-grubacic.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}