A Historical Atlas of Iraq (Historical Atlases of South Asia Central Asia Middle East)

About this book

Many empires have fought on Iraqi soil and claimed its territory as their own. In fact few regions have experienced more war more violent political upheaval and more ruthless campaigns to oust potential enemies than Iraq. Here students can follow the history of the Sumerians Assyrians Persians Greeks Romans Arabs and Mongols who have all lived and prospered in the region. With the United Statess dependency on the Middle East for its oil and the threat of Saddam Husseins unconventional weapons programs knowledge of Iraqs history is more essential now than ever before.