The Iran-Iraq War
by Schaffer, David
Series: World history series Published by : Lucent Books (San Diego, California) Physical details: 128 p. ill., maps ; 24 cm. ISBN:1590181840. ISSN:978159018 Year: 2003| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| j 900 - 999 | Book Cart | j955.0542 Sch (Browse shelf) | Available | 82029 |
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| j952 Col Samurai | j954 Vau India | j954.035092 Mil Mahatma Gandhi : | j955.0542 Sch The Iran-Iraq War | j955.0542 Wil The Iran-Iraq War | j956.7043 Nar The Persian Gulf War | j956.70442 Mur The Gulf War |
Includes bibliography references and Index
The Persian Gulf, new global hot spot -- Conflict evolves and emerges -- Militants take power ; War breaks out -- Settling into stalemate -- Boldness and backlash : the world takes sides -- War frontiers expand -- Iran and the U.S. face-to-face -- War's last gasps and an uneasy peace.
The Iran-Iraq War was one of the longest and most destructive wars of the twentieth century. Global interest in the Middle East and dependence upon oil supplies from the Persian Gulf led to widespread and intense international interest in the war, which coincided with a rise in Islamic militancy and political instability in the region.
Grade level : 7 - 9