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Iraq Since 1958: From Revolution to Dictatorship |  | Authors: Marion Farouk-Sluglett, Peter Sluglett
Publisher: I. B. Tauris
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Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1860646220
Dewey Decimal Number: 956.7043
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Product Description
Iraq Since 1958 is the definitive political history of modern Iraq from the
fall of the Hashemite monarchy until today. As the world prepares for war,
it provides a critical analysis of those issues that have dominated Iraqi
affairs over the last half-century and will continue to do so in the years
to come -- with or without Saddam Hussein. Iraq Since 1958 covers
everything from the structure and ideology of the Ba'thist regime that has
ruled since 1968, the nature of the Iraqi economy, tribalism, sectarianism,
religious divisions within Iraq, long-standing Iraqi foreign policy
imperatives, the personality of Saddam Hussein, and the role of the Kurds
and the Shi'ites in a country dominated politically by Sunni Muslims.
Book Description
Iraq Since 1958 is the definitive political history of modern Iraq from the
fall of the Hashemite monarchy until today. As the world prepares for war,
it provides a critical analysis of those issues that have dominated Iraqi
affairs over the last half-century and will continue to do so in the years
to come -- with or without Saddam Hussein. Iraq Since 1958 covers
everything from the structure and ideology of the Ba'thist regime that has
ruled since 1968, the nature of the Iraqi economy, tribalism, sectarianism,
religious divisions within Iraq, long-standing Iraqi foreign policy
imperatives, the personality of Saddam Hussein, and the role of the Kurds
and the Shi'ites in a country dominated politically by Sunni Muslims.
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| Customer Reviews:
 The authority on modern Iraq. February 5, 1999
An essential for any mid Eastern studier's library
 One of the first books you need to read to understand Iraq July 25, 2005
Lee L. (Washington DC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Iraq Since 1958 is considered one of the "standards" of Iraqi history books. There are only a few others that have attained this level, books by Tripp and Marr are also in this category. This book, as well as the others just mentioned are the best places to start. They provide the broad framework and context of modern Iraqi history that is essential for understanding more specific issues, such as sectarianian splits within the country, as well as regional problems with countries like Turkey and Iran.
The book intensely covers the years 1958-1979 along with a chapter on the British monarchy and also a short chapter devoted to both the war with Iran and the ivasion of Kuwait. 1958 stands as one of the most crucial years of Iraq with the overthrow of the British monarchy. An in-depth study beginning with this year and moving forward to the crucial decade of the 60s is the best way to understand how the Ba'th party and Saddam were able to take control of the country.
One of the most striking features of the book is the fact that the authors are very bold in their denunciation of the Ba'th party and its methods. Although one would be hard pressed to find someone actively arguing to the contrary, a high degree of ideological boldness permeates the chapters dealing with Ba'th party rule. That notwithstanding, Iraq Since 1958 is an essential read...one that no student of MIddle Eastern history should be without.
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