This book presents a broad history of Iraq, from the earliest times to the present, with particular attention to the emergence of modern Iraq in the twentieth century, the power struggles that led to the rise of Saddam Hussein, and recent ...
The book considers the ethical credentials of the United States in branding various countries 'pariah states', and describes the background to the Iraq Question (the role of Saddam, the genocidal sanctions regime, etc.).
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By analyzing political terms, concepts, and idioms as used by Saddam Hussein and the Ba'th regime, author Ofra Bengio illuminates Iraq's political culture and the events that these expressions have both reflected and shaped.
*Includes pictures *Examines the Sumerians' culture, daily life at the cities, and architecture *Includes ancient accounts describing the cities *Includes a bibliography for further reading In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over ...
A broad history of Korea, with a particular focus on key twentieth-century events. Particular attention is given to the dispute over North Korea's controversial nuclear development programme.
... Iraq from Sumer to Saddam, p. 319; off-the-record interview, former scientist in Iraq, August 1998 7. Observer, 3 March 1984 8. I am in possession of the document with Pfaulder markings on it 9. Observer, 3 March 1984 10. 11. 12.
Welcome to Iraq, the birthplace of history!
The Bush administration identified its mission — to lead the other nations of the world , be they willing or not ... C. Gordon , L. Marshall , J. Mepham , and K. Soper ( New York : Pantheon Books , 1980 ) , 109-33 ( quote on 132 ) . 8.
Describes the history, lifestyle, people, culture, religion, Western influence, and problems of Iraq.