Iran, Iraq, and the Legacies of War

by Gary G. Sick

Book Overview

Iraq and Iran are the two most important states in the Gulf region, given their population size, military strength, and the potential threat they pose to other states in the region and the United States. This book enhances our understanding of the troubled relationship between Iran and Iraq, placing it in historical context, examining the rapid deterioration leading to the eight-year war that started in 1980 and the effects of that trauma, and exploring...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403964505
• ISBN13: 9781403964502
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.5"