Böcker av Ibrahim Al-Marashi

A straightforward, chronological narrative of the history of the Middle East a classic in its field.

Provides study of evolution of Iraqi military from British mandate era to post-Baathist Iraq. This study illustrates how the relationship between military and political centre in Iraq has evolved, with the military bringing about three regime changes in Iraq's history before being brought under control by Saddam Hussein, up until the 2003 war.