Modern History of Iraq

The Modern History of Iraq is a remarkably readable account of contemporary Iraq, placing in historical perspective the crises and upheavals that continue to afflict the country. This text weaves together several important themes, including the search for a national identity, to provide readers with a holistic understanding of modern Iraq.

List of contents

Preface Note on Transliteration 1. The Land and People of Modern Iraq 2. The British Mandate, 1920--1932 3. The Erosion of the British Legacy, 1932--1945 4. The End of the Monarchy, 1946--1958 5. The Qasim Era, 1958--1963 6. The Arab Nationalists in Power, 1963--1968 7. The Era of Ba'th Party Rule, 1968--1979 8. The Saddam Husain Regime, 1979--1989 9. The Saddam Husain Regime, 1990--2003 10. U.S. Nation-Building in Iraq, 2003--2006 11. The Stabilization and Destabliziation of Iraq under Maliki, 2007--2014 12. The Rise of ISIS, 2014-2016 13. Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in Iraq, 2007-2016 14. Epilogue: The Future of Iraq Appendix: Tables Notes Glossary Political Personalities Bibliography Index

About the author

Phebe Marr

Summary

The Modern History of Iraq is a remarkably readable account of contemporary Iraq, placing in historical perspective the crises and upheavals that continue to afflict the country. This text weaves together several important themes, including the search for a national identity, to provide readers with a holistic understanding of modern Iraq.

Product details

• Authors: Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Al-Marashi Ibrahim, Phebe Marr, Phebe Al-Marashi Marr, Marr Phebe
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367098223
• ISBN: 978-0-367-09822-3
• No. of pages: 480
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, Middle East, Politics & government, Politics and government