Web of deceit : the history of Western complicity in Iraq, from Churchill to Kennedy to George W. Bush / Barry M. Lando.

Author/creator Lando, Barry
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Other Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxix, 350 pages : map ; 24 cm
Subjects
Iraq--Foreign relations.
Great Britain--Foreign relations. --Iraq.
Iraq--Foreign relations. --Great Britain.
United States--Foreign relations. --Iraq.
Iraq--Foreign relations. --United States.

Contents Introduction: The trial of Saddam -- Beginnings: Setting the stage for Saddam (1914-1959) -- A presentable young man: Saddam's rise to power (1959-1979) -- The tilting game: The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) -- Halabja: The tragedy of the Kurds (1980-1988) -- Signals: the invasion of Kuwait (1988-1990) -- No exit: the Gulf War (August 1990-March 1991) -- Betrayal: the Shiite and Kurd uprisings (February 1991-April 1991) -- Embargo: the U.N. sanctions (August 6, 1990-May 22, 2003) -- The noble lie: the invasion of Iraq (January 2000-March 19, 2003) -- Full circle: the occupation (April 2003-April 2006).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [317]-323) and index .
LCCN 2006012511
ISBN9781590512388

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks DS70.95.L36 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold