"Iraq has a longer recorded history than almost any other place on Earth. This dictionary provides an overview of the peoples and the great civilizations that have flourished on the banks of the Tigris and the Euphrates, and offers analysis up to and inclu."@en
"The Historical Dictionary of Iraq, Second Edition covers the history of Iraq through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Iraq."@en
"Highlights the main political, religious, ethnic and ideological parties, groups, and organizations; major historical personalities; languages; literature; culture; a comprehensive bibliography; and other topics. Covers history of ancient Mesopotamia to the 'Abbasid Empire to present-day Iraq. Includes a historical overview, a country profile, the economy, oil, fauna, political institution, the Iran-'Iraq war, the Kuwait invasion, and the second Gulf War and other conflicts."

Historical Dictionary of Iraq