Etheredge, Laura

Chronicles the major events in Iraqi history and the traditions, customs, and ideas that have shaped its trajectory since the Arab conquests.

Presents the geographical, cultural, political, and historical elements of this often turbulent, but always fascinating, country.

An overview of Palestine, Iraq, and the emerging Palestinian autonomous areas that provides information on land, people, economy, government, society, cultural life, and history and examines struggles the countries and people have faced.