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There are revelations about the exploits of politicians and bureaucrats. Kaw has manfully resisted the temptation to deliver high-sounding sermons at hapless juniors in the service. He has instead concluded with tongue-in-cheek aphorisms camouflaged as pearls of wisdom.
This book traces the journey of the land and people of Kashmir from the most ancient times to the modern day. It tries to capture the factors that have been responsible for the decline of the Kashmiri civilization from the pinnacle of intellectual, artistic and spiritual glory to its present state of thuggery, bestiality, murder and rapine. Yet despite everything the book does not end on a dismal note. Life goes on and it will no doubt go on in the Kashmir Valley ...