Iraq War (america At War (facts On File))
Tags: Rodney P. Carlisle

Since the previous edition of this critically acclaimed volume came out, Iraq has experienced a growth in sectarian violence, elections, the establishment of a parliament and constitution, visits from numerous world leaders, criminal proceedings against Saddam Hussein, and the assassination of prominent al-Qaeda member Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Meanwhile, international scrutiny regarding the war continues to increase. "Iraq War, Updated Edition" sheds light on these crucial developments, offering a brand-new chapter that updates the informative text from November 2004 to the present. New photographs illustrate recent events in Iraq, and helpful features such as a glossary of important terms, a further reading list, an index, and box features make this an invaluable and timely resource for middle and high school readers. Since the previous edition of this critically acclaimed volume came out, Iraq has experienced a growth in sectarian violence, elections, the establishment of a parliament and constitution, visits from numerous world leaders, criminal proceedings against Saddam Hussein, and the assassination of prominent al-Qaeda member Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Meanwhile, international scrutiny regarding the war continues to increase. "Iraq War, Updated Edition" sheds light on these crucial developments, offering a brand-new chapter that updates the informative text from November 2004 to the present. New photographs illustrate recent events in Iraq, and helpful features such as a glossary of important terms, a further reading list, an index, and box features make this an invaluable and timely resource for middle and high school readers.