Iraq A Country Study - Paperback

""Iraq A Country Study"" is a comprehensive book written by Helen Chapin Metz that provides an in-depth look into the history, culture, geography, economy, and politics of Iraq. The book covers the period from ancient times to the present day, with a focus on the modern era. It discusses the impact of the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 on the country's political and economic landscape. The book also explores the role of religion in Iraqi society, including the Sunni-Shiite divide. It provides detailed information on the country's ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as its oil resources and economy. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Iraq and its place in the world today.The Baath Party in Iraq, like its counterparts in other Arab regions (states), derived from the official founding congress in Damascus in 1947. This conclave of pan-Arab intellectuals was inspired by the ideas of two Syrians, Michel Aflaq and Salah ad Din al Bitar, who are generally regarded as the fathers of the Baath movement. Several Iraqis, including Abd ar Rahman ad Damin and Abd al Khaliq al Khudayri, attended this congress and became members of the party. Upon their return to Baghdad, they formed the Iraqi branch of the Baath. Damin became the first secretary general of the Iraqi Baath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.