In this book, learn everything about Iraq, including its history, culture, economy, art, people and government. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Among General Odierno's intelligence officers, one in particular stood out: Lieutenant Colonel Nycki Brooks. She was tall, with a thin chiselled face, made more pronounced by her tied-back hair. Brooks spoke at a hundred miles an hour, ...
Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Iraq is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern Nations series.
This is a unique and important contribution to our understanding of the history of war and the contemporary Middle East.
What is Happening in Iraq?
These range from failed policies to poor strategies , from reckless incompetence to evil scheming ( see , among others , Diamond 2005 ; Dodge 2005 ; Hashim 2006 ; Herring and Rangwala 2006 ; Phillips 2005 ) ...
This book briefly examines the military and political impact of the Gulf wars, along with their imapct on civilian populations.
This book examines the ongoing importance of this war for the Middle East and the world today through first-person accounts of the war and primary source documents.
This accessible guide has been fully updated to take into account the Iraq War and subsequent developments, whilst retaining its character as a non-partisan and approachable text for students and interested readers alike.
Haunting and lyrical, Waiting for An Ordinary Day tells the long-awaited story of post-occupation Iraq through native eyes.
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