The Gulan revolution was a key turning point for the Kurdish people. Its events have repercussions that continue to be felt today, providing light and hope in the hearts of all those within Kurdistan, and beyond. Over two volumes, President Masoud Barzani sets out his experiences of the Gulan revolution and the efforts to keep the revolution alive in the face of strong opposition from both the Iraqi regime and others, providing a level of detail about events available only to someone who was at the heart of events and whose actions helped to define the shape of Kurdistan today.