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Imperial Life In The Emerald City: Inside Iraq'S Green Zone
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New York Times Bestseller National Book Award Finalist This Eyewitness History Of The First Order ... Should Be Read By Anyone Who Wants To Understand How Things Went So Badly Wrong In Iraq (The New York Times Book Review).The Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003: In This Walledoff Compound Of Swimming Pools And Luxurious Amenities, Paul Bremer And His Coalition Provisional Authority Set Out To Fashion A New, Democratic Iraq. Staffed By Idealistic Aides Chosen Primarily For Their Views On Issues Such As Abortion And Capital Punishment, The Cpa Spent The Crucial First Year Of Occupation Pursuing Goals That Had Little To Do With The Immediate Needs Of A Postwar Nation: Flat Taxes Instead Of Electricity And Deregulated Health Care Instead Of Emergency Medical Supplies.In This Acclaimed Firsthand Account, The Former Baghdad Bureau Chief Of The Washington Post Gives Us An Intimate Portrait Of Life Inside This Ozlike Bubble, Which Continued Unaffected By The Growing Mayhem Outside. This Is A Quietly Devastating Tale Of Imperial Folly, And The Definitive History Of Those Early Days When Things Went Irrevocably Wrong In Iraq.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Imperial Life in The Emerald City' about? A: 'Imperial Life in The Emerald City' is a firsthand account of life in the Green Zone of Baghdad during the early years of the Iraq War, detailing the experiences and actions of the Coalition Provisional Authority.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Rajiv Chandrasekaran, who was the Baghdad bureau chief for The Washington Post.
- Q: Is this book a bestseller? A: Yes, it is a New York Times bestseller and was also a finalist for the National Book Award.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition, published on September 4, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 365 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on September 4, 2007.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The main themes include the challenges of rebuilding Iraq post-invasion, the disconnect between the CPA's goals and the needs of the Iraqi people, and the consequences of imperial policies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone looking to understand the Iraq War? A: Yes, this book provides valuable insights into the early days of the Iraq War, making it suitable for readers wanting to understand the complexities of the conflict.