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With each day that passed after the 2003 invasion, the United States seemed to sink deeper in the treacherous quicksand of Iraqs social discord, floundering in the face of deep ethnosectarian divisions that have impeded the creation of a viable state and the molding of a unified Iraqi identity. Yet as Adeed Dawisha shows in this superb political history, the story of a fragile and socially fractured Iraq did not begin with the invasionit is as old as Iraq itself.Dawisha traces the history of the Iraqi state from its inception in 1921 following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and up to the present day. He demonstrates how from the very beginning Iraqs ruling elites sought to unify this ethnically diverse and politically explosive society by developing state governance, fostering democratic institutions, and forging a national identity. Dawisha, who was born and raised in Iraq, gives rare insight into this culturally rich but chronically divided nation, drawing on a wealth of Arabic and Western sources to describe the fortunes and calamities of a state that was assembled by the British in the wake of World War I and which today faces what may be the most serious threat to survival that it has ever known.Iraq is required reading for anyone seeking to make sense of whats going on in Iraq today, and why it has been so difficult to create a viable government there.
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While I appreciate the thoroughness of this book, I found some parts to be a little dry. It’s packed with facts, but the narrative could be more engaging. Still, it’s a solid resource for academic purposes or if you're looking for a detailed timeline of events.
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Mike Johnson
Not what I expected
I thought this would be more of a narrative account, but it's more of an academic analysis. It’s well-researched, but I personally struggled to get through it. If you need a detailed political history, it might work for you, but it wasn't my cup of tea.
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Sarah Al-Mansour
A comprehensive read on Iraq's past
This book dives deep into Iraq's political history, covering everything from independence to occupation. As someone who's interested in Middle Eastern politics, I found the insights and details really informative. It helped clarify a lot of the complex issues that I had previously struggled to understand.
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Aisha Rahman
Essential for understanding Iraq
I bought this for my university course on Middle Eastern history and it’s been incredibly useful. The chronological approach from independence to occupation is very clear and helps put everything into context. Definitely a must-have for anyone studying the region.
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Fatima Noor
Invaluable resource for researchers
I’ve been using this book for my research on Iraq's political landscape. The detailed coverage from independence up to the current occupation is invaluable. The references and bibliographies are also a huge help in finding more resources. Highly useful for serious study.
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