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Iraq : a history

By Robertson , John F

Book information

Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Year
2015
ISBN
1851685863, 978-1-85168-586-8, 978-1-78074-419-3
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2783131 bytes)
Series
Short Histories
Pages
383\613
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
Iraq -- History. Iraq -- Politics and government.

Description

CHOSEN AS ONE OF HISTORY TODAY'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR In this insightful analysis, highly-respected expert John Robertson canvases the entirety of Iraq’s rich history, from the seminal advances of its Neolithic inhabitants to the aftermath of the American-led invasion and Iraq today. Grounded in extensive research, this balanced account of a country and its people explores the greatness and grandeur of Iraq’s achievements, the brutality and magnificence of its ancient empires, its contributions to the emergence of the world’s enduring monotheistic faiths, and the role the great Arab caliphs of Baghdad played in the medieval cultural flowering that contributed so much to the European Renaissance and the eventual rise of the West. Fascinating and thought-provoking, Robertson’s work sheds light on a remarkable story of world history, one that has been too often overlooked. Wide-ranging and extensive in approach, it is sure to be greatly appreciated by historians, students and all those with an interest in this diverse and enigmatic country.

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