From revolution to dictatorship, by marion farouksluglett and peter sluglett. To understand iraq, charles tripps history is the book to read. Top 10 books about the iraq war ranging from forensic intelligence reports to biting reportage and searing fiction and memoir, these books lay bare the mistakes that drove the war, and reveal. It shattered a longstanding political tradition against preemptive wars, authors wrote. Since its first appearance in 2000, it has become a classic in the field of middle east studies, read and admired by students, soldiers, policymakers and journalists. Iraq history, middle eastern history, books barnes. It is laid out in chronological order going through the major time periods from the ottomans up to the u.
A history of iraq kindle edition by tripp, charles. An analytical history 2008, the modern history of iraq 2017, and a concise history of the middle east. Since its first appearance in 2000, it has become a classic in the field of middle east studies, read and admired by. Marr outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each era. During the eight years between iraqs formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and irans acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a million and. The updated book includes the recent american invasion, the fall of saddam hussein and the subsequent descent into civil strife. Phebe marr is considered one of the great iraqi historians, and her book the modern history of iraq is one of the basic books to read to get an introduction to the country. History from groliers the new book of knowledge this stone pillar originally stood in the town of babylon. The best books on the history of iraq five books expert. Just after explosions began to rock baghdad, iraqs capital, u. The iraq war has the potential to be one of the most consequential conflicts in american history. This fascinating book covers 3000 years of the history and culture of the jews of iraq, from when ur of the chaldess fell to elamite invaders in 1960 bc to 1951 with the mass exodus of the jews of iraq back to their ancient homeland of israel. Online shopping for iraq war history books in the books store.
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