After a very brief overview of the history of Iraq, Munier (president, Franco-Iraqi Institute for Economic Cooperation) takes the reader on a geographic tour of the country, offering other historical information as he profiles Iraqi cities and their forts, mosques, and other countries. The text is accompanied by color photographs depicting a number of the structures discussed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Sumptuously illustrated and documented history of the country where writing was first invented, and the center of the Arab Golden Age.
Provides a history of Iraq, including geographical information and important historical sites.
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