De Bellaigue, Christopher, 1971-

Rebel land : unraveling the riddle of history in a Turkish town / Christopher de Bellaigue. - First American edition. - ix, 270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Originally published: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-270).

Prologue: the mirror -- Map of the district of Varto An infinity of shapes -- Map of the town of Varto -- Rebel land -- The massacre of Newala Ask -- Great man -- The death of Mehmet Serif Firat -- Gumgum! -- Scab -- The siege of Varto -- Deep state -- The captain's victory -- Epilogue: silver belt. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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De Bellaigue, Christopher, 1971- --Travel--Turkey--Varto.


Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923


Varto (Turkey)--History--20th century.
Varto (Turkey)--Description and travel
Varto (Turkey)--Social life and customs--21st century.

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