Offering a portrait of the clandestine world of international arms dealing, this is an investigative report on the men, companies and governments who, since the mid-1970s, have helped to transform Iraq from a relatively insignificant oil state into a regional superpower. After the triumph of Operation Desert Storm, questions are still unanswered: what is Iraq's military capability?; and where did Saddam Hussein get the armaments to provoke the Gulf War? In detailing the Iraqi arms build-up, this book apportions blame to the ...
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Offering a portrait of the clandestine world of international arms dealing, this is an investigative report on the men, companies and governments who, since the mid-1970s, have helped to transform Iraq from a relatively insignificant oil state into a regional superpower. After the triumph of Operation Desert Storm, questions are still unanswered: what is Iraq's military capability?; and where did Saddam Hussein get the armaments to provoke the Gulf War? In detailing the Iraqi arms build-up, this book apportions blame to the Western countries and companies which supplied Saddam with weapons. Over a six-year period, Kenneth Timmerman made frequent visits to Iraq and interviewed men involved in its strategic weapons programme. He exposes what he describes as a conspiracy of silence in London, Washington, Paris and Bonn, where repeated warnings of Iraq's intentions were ignored, and argues that Saddam could never have brought about the Gulf War without the co-operation of Western governments.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Highlighting on some pages of the book. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9781857020311.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9781857020311.
