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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq, Second Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq, Second Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq, Second Edition
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq, Second Edition Paper back - 2005 - 2nd Edition

by Joseph Tragert

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Now updated the book that takes readers to Baghdad and beyond.From the almost daily terrorist incidents, to difficulties encountered by the U.S. and coalition forces, to the changeover of power and sovereignty, today's readers are fascinated by this war-torn country and its people. In this new edition, readers will find dramatic new photos and detailed maps, and new chapters on the invasion and subsequent military occupation, internal struggles and terrorism activity, ongoing controversies concerning weapons of mass, and much, much more. á The only popular reference designed to give you a comprehensive yet accessible guide to Iraq á New dramatic photos of combat, political upheaval, and significant events

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Alpha, January 2005. Paper Back. Like New.
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  • Title The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq, Second Edition
  • Author Joseph Tragert
  • Binding Paper Back
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Condition New
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Alpha, New York, NY
  • Publication date January 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 229773
  • ISBN 9781592573578 / 1592573576
  • Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.32 x 7.38 x 0.8 in (23.67 x 18.75 x 2.03 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004113223
  • Dewey Decimal Code 956.7
  • Quantity available 1

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News about the ongoing situation in Iraq dominates the news. From the almost daily terrorist incidents to difficulties encountered by the U.S. forces there to the changeover of power and sovereignty, everyone wants to know about this war-torn country and its people. Upon its first publication, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq took the shelves by storm, offering an authoritative, up-to-date and easy-to-follow overview of Iraq, its history, its leaders, and its place in the international arena. Now, completely updated with the latest developments, exciting news photos, and informative maps, the second edition of this important book will take its place as the best guide to understanding the complex and volatile country of Iraq. the invasion and subsequent military occupation (2) internal struggles and terrorism activity (3) ongoing controversies concerning weapons of mass destruction (4) the capture of Saddam Hussein and the deaths of his sons (5) information about the private military companies and their contract workers (6) information about the ongoing investigation into prisoner abuse and (7) the changeover of power

First line

The year is 1981. A nuclear power plant is nearing completion.

About the author

Joseph Tragert is a marketing development executive at Massachusetts-based EBSCO Publishing, a leading reference database provider. Prior to this, he was a senior associate at KPMG Peat Marwick, where he specialized in Islamic relations and developed the company's body of knowledge on the politics, economics, and history of Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. He is the author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iran" and co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea"
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