Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam - Softcover

Simons, Geoff L.; Benn, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312160526 ISBN 13: 9780312160524

Publisher: Palgrave USA, 1996

Synopsis

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 events such as the Iran-Iraq war, the 1990-91 Gulf crisis, and the continuing depiction of Iraq as a 'pariah' nation. Detailed information is included, much of it unsympathetic to western propaganda, to encourage a deeper understanding and a deeper ethical perception of the 'Iraq Question'.

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Review

'Geoff Simons tells the Iraq story with scholarship, clarity and great moral force.' - Tony Benn, UK Member of ParliamentP

About the Author

GEOFF SIMONS is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books. He has also produced about 200 articles for the general and academic press. His most recent titles include 16 highly-acclaimed books on international politics, including ten on the Middle East and the United Nations. His works are suitable for both a general and specialist readership. Many are on university reading lists and have been translated into a dozen languages, including Arabic, Russian and Japanese.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave USA
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312160526
• ISBN 13: 9780312160524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464