Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The prince of the marshes The prince of the marshes Rory Stewart "Iraq. September 2003; it's six months after the US-led invasion, and the country is in anarchy - the infrastructure has collapsed, terrorist attacks have begun and the coalition has decided to rule … OL15839242W
The Marsh Arabs The Marsh Arabs Wilfred Thesiger During the years he spent among the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq-long before they were almost completely wiped out by Saddam Hussein-Wilfred Thesiger came to understand, admire, and share a way of li… OL2880103W
Between two rivers Between two rivers Dorothy Al Khafaji "An honest, funny, and moving memoir of a young woman from England transplanted into another culture by love, 'Between Two Rivers' details the experience of vibrant 1960s Baghdad life and the city's … OL32841475W
Baghdad burning Baghdad burning Riverbend In August 2003, the world gained access to a remarkable new voice: a blog written by a 25-year-old Iraqi woman living in Baghdad, whose identity remained concealed for her own protection. Calling her… OL5814533W
Delights from the Garden of Eden Delights from the Garden of Eden Nawal Nasrallah This new Iraqi cookbook contains more than four hundred recipes covering all food categories. There is ample choice for both vegetarian and meat lovers, and many that will satisfy a sweet tooth. All … OL8546330W