Wingate, Brian
Saddam Hussein Brian Wingate. - 1st ed. - New York, NY : Rosen Pub. Group, 2004. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. - Middle East leaders .
includes bibliographical references and index
Birth and childhood -- Life in Baghdad -- Baath takeover -- Seizing power -- The Iran-Iraq War -- The first Gulf War -- Hussein's slide -- Endgame.
The most reviled man in the eyes of Westerners and his Arab detractors, Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq for nearly twenty-five years. A follower of Stalinism, Hussein used cruel and brutal tactics to consolidate and enforce his power. The author offers insight into Hussein's life, from his rise to dictator to the toppling of his regime during the 2003 U.S.-Iraqi war. An enlightening look at the power and despotism of one man.
0823944689
9780823944682
2003010575
Hussein, Saddam 1937- Juvenile literature
Hussein, Saddam 1937-
Presidents Biography --Juvenile literature--Iraq
Iraq War, 2003--Juvenile literature
Presidents--Iraq.
Iraq War, 2003.
j956.7044092 Win 29
Saddam Hussein Brian Wingate. - 1st ed. - New York, NY : Rosen Pub. Group, 2004. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. - Middle East leaders .
includes bibliographical references and index
Birth and childhood -- Life in Baghdad -- Baath takeover -- Seizing power -- The Iran-Iraq War -- The first Gulf War -- Hussein's slide -- Endgame.
The most reviled man in the eyes of Westerners and his Arab detractors, Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq for nearly twenty-five years. A follower of Stalinism, Hussein used cruel and brutal tactics to consolidate and enforce his power. The author offers insight into Hussein's life, from his rise to dictator to the toppling of his regime during the 2003 U.S.-Iraqi war. An enlightening look at the power and despotism of one man.
0823944689
9780823944682
2003010575
Hussein, Saddam 1937- Juvenile literature
Hussein, Saddam 1937-
Presidents Biography --Juvenile literature--Iraq
Iraq War, 2003--Juvenile literature
Presidents--Iraq.
Iraq War, 2003.
j956.7044092 Win 29