Historical Dictionary of Iraq

Highlights the main political, religious, ethnic and ideological parties, groups, and organizations; major historical personalities; languages; literature; culture; a comprehensive bibliography; and other topics. Covers history of ancient Mesopotamia to the 'Abbasid Empire to present-day Iraq. Includes a historical overview, a country profile, the economy, oil, fauna, political institution, the Iran-'Iraq war, the Kuwait invasion, and the second Gulf War and other conflicts.