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Cobra II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq
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An academic asked to review a ponderous tome of literary criticism penned one of the the best short reviews ever, when he said, "This book weighs 17 pounds." The problem with Cobra II is not that it is inaccurate in its tale of how the easy military conquest of Iraq turned into a complicated and sticky insurgency. It is not wrong in its judgement tha... »
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The Stairway to Heaven: Book II of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)
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Semitic language scholar "places in context the tales of the pre-diluvial Enoch and the post-diluvial prophet Elijah," who were both taken up to 'heaven' without dying, as he states in his 2006 forward of this 1980 classic of alternate ancient history. He also continues to tie in the Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh to his scholarly reading of ancient histo... »
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Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East
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A very thorough and engaging book, "Six Days of War" was virtually impossible for me to put down. This is 'required reading' for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of current issues in the Middle East. the book will also be of assistance in understanding the rise of Pan-Arabism and Nasserism, the situation with the Occupied Territories (West Bank ... »
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