The longest war

By Dilip Hiro

Subjects: Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988, Iran-iraq war, 1980-1988, Conflit irako-iranien, 1980-1988, Relations, Military History, War, History

Description: In The Longest War, Dilip Hiro describes the causes and courses of the Iran-Iraq military conflict and its effect on the two antagonists, as well as the rest of the world. He reveals the intricate twists and turns of international diplomacy and the realpolitik behind the rhetoric, providing a comprehensive and admirably balanced account of the political and military aspects of the longest war.