Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-137) and index.
Summary
Traces the history of Iraq, from its Mesopotamian origins to its current political turbulence and its crises with international relations.
Note
Print version record.
Contents
Chapter 1 Land Between the Rivers 15 -- Chapter 2 World Center for Islam 31 -- Chapter 3 A Nation Emerges 47 -- Chapter 4 From Monarchy to Revolution 59 -- Chapter 5 Toward the One-Party State 73 -- Chapter 6 Lord of the Ba'th 85 -- Chapter 7 Brothers and Enemies 101 -- Chapter 8 At War with the World 117.