World History Library: History of Iraq(Chinese Edition)

This book conducts a brief investigation of the important events and significant transformation in Iraq during the period from the conquest of Arabia in the seventh Century to the occupation of Iraq led by the United States and the establishment of the elective government. The key lies in the modern times. The key point in this book lies in how the people of all ethnic groups struggle for coexistence in this troubled land. When the Tigris and Euphrates provide a solid foundation for the social stability, the countrys central location and its potential wealth has attracted many foreign invasions as well as constant moving in of migrants, which tend to break the balance of the society. Because it is located between Persia and the Mediterranean cultural region, the Iraqi society is heavily influenced by two kinds of cultures and often blows hot and cold between the East and the West.