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Best books to learn The history of Iraq, in order
Iraq holds some of civilization's oldest history and some of its most recent turmoil. The productive order runs from ancient Mesopotamia, through the Islamic and Ottoman centuries, to the British-drawn modern state, then Saddam and the Ba'ath, then the 2003 war and after. Start with the recent wars and the country looks like chaos without context. Read the deep history, then the making of modern Iraq, then the invasions and insurgencies that reshaped it.
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of iraq?
- Iraq holds some of civilization's oldest history and some of its most recent turmoil. The productive order runs from ancient Mesopotamia, through the Islamic and Ottoman centuries, to the British-drawn modern state, then Saddam and the Ba'ath, then the 2003 war and after. Start with the recent wars and the country looks like chaos without context. Read the deep history, then the making of modern Iraq, then the invasions and insurgencies that reshaped it.
- What's a good book to start the history of iraq with?
- A strong starting point is Fiasco by Thomas E. Ricks. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the history of iraq?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of Saudi Arabia, The race to the Moon, Jim Crow and segregation.