• Published by Scarecrow Press

Iraq, the land of Hamurabi and Harun al Rashid, has played a long and unique role in the history of human civilization. This reference begins with the earliest civilizations and covers the many periods that followed, ranging from the history of ancient Mesopotamia to the Abbasid Empire to present day Iraq. Included are a historical overview; a country profile; a review of the economy, oil, fauna, and political institution; coverage of the Iran Iraq War; and coverage of the Kuwait invasion and the second Gulf War and other conflicts. The major ethnic groups such as the Kurds, the Turkumans and the Assyrians, Islam and Muslim sects, Christianity and Christian sects, as well as other religious groups are profiled. Dictionary entries also highlight the main political, religious, and ideological parties, groups, and organizations; major historical personalities; languages; literature; and cultural elements. A broad range of topics, both ancient and modern, are dealt with throughout the introduction and the dictionary, and a comprehensive bibliography complements this extensive historical reference.

• Published/Released: April 2007
• Original Copyright: 2004
• ISBN 13: 9780810859289
• ISBN 10: 0810859289
• Product number: 237767
• Shipping Weight: 0.00 lbs (0.00 kgs)

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