The Iran-Iraq War by Rob Johnson
The Iran-Iraq War was personified by the determination and ambition of the key leaders, Saddam Hussein and Ayatollah Khomeini, and characterised by mass casualties, the repression of the civilian populations and chemical warfare. Fought with lucrative oil money, it left the belligerents with crippling debts. In this important reappraisal, Rob Johnson explores the major issues surrounding the war, offers a fresh analysis of the military aspects and assesses the far-reaching consequences for the wider world. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the ensuing conflicts in the reqion, including the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
'Well-balanced, detailed and very readable, providing undergraduates and others with a clear and sound analysis of the war' - Charles Tripp, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK '...an excellent account...' - Asian Affairs
ROB JOHNSON is Deputy Director of the Oxford Changing Character of War research programme and Lecturer in the History of War at Oxford University, UK. A former Army Officer, his previous publications include British Imperialisms (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230577749 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230577741 |
| Title | The Iran-Iraq War |
| Author | Rob Johnson |
| Series | Twentieth Century Wars |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2010-11-24 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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