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The Wars Against Saddam

The Hard Road to Baghdad

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The Wars Against Saddam

By: John Simpson
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From acclaimed foreign correspondent John Simpson, a riveting account of more than twenty years spent covering Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Read by the author.

A major work of serious reportage, The Wars Against Saddam explores the full story of Saddam Hussein's rise to power, and his relationship with the West throughout his dictatorship. Simpson blends history with personal anecdotes from decades spent reporting in the field, offering unparalleled insight and perspective.

This is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of Iraq under Saddam Hussein's rule.

'By far the most comprehensive and readable account to date . . . Simpson remains a reporter who cares' – The Sunday Times

'Well-paced and well balanced . . . The Wars Against Saddam impresses not so much by its urgency as its detachment . . . the book exhibits, not bias, but a proper perspective' – Boyd Tonkin, Independent

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Critic reviews

By far the most comprehensive and readable account to date . . . Simpson remains a reporter who cares
Well-paced and well balanced . . . The Wars Against Saddam impresses not so much by its urgency as its detachment . . . the book exhibits, not bias, but a proper perspective (Boyd Tonkin, Independent)
The first big book about the decade's big story . . . totally compelling (Giles Whittell, The Times)
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Thank heavens for the BBC and reporters like John Simpson. A must-read for anyone with an interest in western policy towards the Middle East.

Excellent in every way!

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this book is excellent and very well written and in this case well read. However it's a little bit a la carte and I felt wanting more

Excellent but a little too short

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I purchased this in an attempt to try and educate myself a little on the Iraq War & I found this really useful & interesting. It's well written, really makes you feel like you're 'there' & perfectly narrated, I would certainly recommend.

Very interesting

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why is there at the same time fighting a war that I do understand it's great to know a bit more about why we were there

great listning

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JOHN SIMPSON NARRATES HIS BOOK WITH THE UTMOST FEELING AND TRUE MEANING OF WAR BRILLIANT

SUPERB EXCELLENT A MUST LISTEN

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