Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam

Geoff Simons

ISBN 10: 0312160526 / ISBN 13: 9780312160524

Published by St.Martin's, 1996

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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 such recent events as the Iran-Iraq war, the 1990-91 Gulf crisis, and the continuing depiction of Iraq as a 'pariah' nation. Some indication is given of the sufferings of the Iraqi people, not only as victims of a brutal regime but also at the hands of US-led Western governments more concerned with perceived strategic interests than with human welfare. Such crucial factors as the historical Western influence in the Middle East, the prolonged Western support for Saddam and the US manipulation of the United Nations are profiled. 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'.

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam
Publisher: St.Martin's
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket