A Desolation Called Peace: Voices from Kashmir

by Javaid Iqbal Bhat and Ather Zia

The accession of Kashmir to the Indian Union in 1947 had raised objections both in Kashmir and India, echoes of which continue to be heard even today. At the time, Sheikh Abdullah was the uncrowned king of Kashmir; today, his grave is under security lest it be vandalized. What accounts for this change in attitude?A Desolation Called Peace provides important insights to understand the political aspirations of the people of Kashmir and the change in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353570050
• ISBN13: 9789353570057
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Harper India
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"