A Short History of Iraq 2nd edition

Book Details
• Author: Prof Thabit Abdullah
• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 224
• Release Date: 10-09-2010
• EAN: 9781405859370
• Languages: English

About the Book:
This updated edition of The Making of Modern Iraq provides an accessible, non-partisan account of the history and development of Iraq, now incorporating the Iraq War and its aftermath. The book traces Iraq's transformation from a region of the Ottoman Empire to a crucial state in the Middle East, emphasizing the effects of Ottoman reforms, British control after World War I, and the heterogeneous nature of Iraqi society.

The second edition retains its focus on the tension between old traditions and modern influences, particularly in social development, nation-building, the role of the state, and political opposition. This edition introduces an entirely new chapter on the Iraq War and its impacts, which includes:

• The Question of American Intervention
• Invasion and the Fall of Saddam
• Looting & the Collapse of the Central State
• The Provisional Authority’s Reforms
• The Nature of the Resistance
• Iraq’s New Political Reality
• Elections and the Rise of Sectarian Parties
• Social-Economic Transformations
• The Challenge of the Future

This book is a vital resource for students and general readers seeking to understand the dynamics of Iraq's modern history and its path forward.