Inside Iraq: The History, the People, and the Modern Conflicts of the World's Least Understood Land

From its ancient Mesopotamian roots to its recent status as a hotbed for international debate, Iraq has long been a nation of vital significance. The controversies surrounding Saddam Hussein’s regime, oil, and weapons of mass destruction have brought all eyes to this complex land. Inside Iraq helps make sense of Iraq’s longstanding travails, assembling fifteen accessible, insightful essays by many of the world’s preeminent writers, historians, journalists, and scholars. The pieces included in this collection examine the history, people, and modern conflicts of this contested country as it struggles to survive and evolve in a time of crisis. Contributors include Tony Horwitz, Michael Kelly, Milton Viorst, Raymond Bonner, David Rose, Evan Thomas, Freya Stark, and many other distinguished writers.

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