In this insightful analysis, highly-respected expert John Robertson canvases the entirety of Iraq`s rich history, from the seminal advances of its Neolithic inhabitants to the aftermath of the American-led invasion & Iraq today. Grounded in extensive research, this balanced account of a country & its people explores the greatness & grandeur of Iraq`s achievements, the brutality & magnificence of its ancient empires, its contributions to the emergence of the world`s enduring monotheistic faiths, & the role the great Arab caliphs of Baghdad played in the medieval cultural flowering that contributed so much to the European Renaissance & the eventual rise of the West. Fascinating & thought-provoking, Robertson`s work sheds light on a remarkable story of world history, one that has been too often overlooked. Wide-ranging & extensive in approach, it is sure to be greatly appreciated by historians, students & all those with an interest in this diverse & enigmatic country. ...

In this insightful analysis, highly-respected expert John Robertson canvases the entirety of Iraq`s rich history, from the seminal advances of its Neolithic inhabitants to the aftermath of the American-led invasion & Iraq today. Grounded in extensive research, this balanced account of a country & its people explores the greatness & grandeur of Iraq`s achievements, the brutality & magnificence of its ancient empires, its contributions to the emergence of the world`s enduring monotheistic faiths, & the role the great Arab caliphs of Baghdad played in the medieval cultural flowering that contributed so much to the European Renaissance & the eventual rise of the West. Fascinating & thought-provoking, Robertson`s work sheds light on a remarkable story of world history, one that has been too often overlooked. Wide-ranging & extensive in approach, it is sure to be greatly appreciated by historians, students & all those with an interest in this diverse & enigmatic country. ...

Tony Blair`s decision to back George W. Bush in his attack on Iraq will go down as a defining moment for Blair, & for Britain. As Ambassador to the UN, Sir Jeremy Greenstock was centre stage in the dramatic months leading up to the Iraq war. After the war he was Special Envoy for Iraq, the UK`s highest authority on the ground, & he worked side by side with Paul Bremer, the US administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority, in Baghdad & saw first-hand the impact of the divisive turf wars back in Washington. He kept a diary of what he witnessed in Iraq as the security situation deteriorated & has spoken remarkably candidly about the US-led administration. This extraordinary book is a record of what he saw. Greenstock writes openly about US-UK relations & takes his readers behind closed doors in the tumultuous days leading up to the Iraq war. Through his eyes we see the actions & interactions of key players in New York, Washington, London, Paris & the Middle East. To what extent was the Bush administration determined to attack Iraq come what may? What promise did Blair extract in exchange for backing Bush[unk] How important was Israel to American calculations? Was the war legal? What effect is it continuing to have on Britain`s long-term relations with America & Europe? No one is better positioned to set the story of Britain`s decision to go to war in its international context. Held back from publication when originally written in 2005, & now revised with a new foreword & epilogue following the publication of the Chilcot Report, Iraq: The Cost of War is a dramatic & groundbreaking blow-by-blow account of one of the most pivotal & controversial conflicts in recent world history. ...

Tony Blair`s decision to back George W. Bush in his attack on Iraq will go down as a defining moment for Britain. First as Ambassador to the UN, & then as Special Envoy for Iraq, the UK`s highest authority on the ground, Sir Jeremy Greenstock was centre stage in the tumultuous days leading up to the Iraq war & witnessed first-hand its tremendous impact. This extraordinary book is a record of what he saw. Greenstock writes openly about US-UK relations, taking his readers behind closed doors & revealing the actions of key players in New York, Washington, London, Paris & the Middle East. To what extent was the Bush administration determined to attack Iraq come what may? What promise did Blair extract in exchange for backing Bush? Was the war legal? What effect is it continuing to have on Britain`s long-term relations with America & Europe? Held back from publication when originally written in 2005, & now revised with a new foreword & epilogue following the publication of the Chilcot Report, Iraq: The Cost of War is a groundbreaking blow-by-blow account of one of the most pivotal & controversial conflicts in recent world history. ...

Double-sided road map of Ireland at 1:300, 000 from AA publishing, with plans of Dublin & Belfast. Road detail shows toll & toll-free motorways, dual carriageways, A, B, & local roads; motorway numbers are shown & distances are marked in kilometres. Scenic routes are marked. Railway lines & stops, ferry routes, & airports are highlighted, with car transportation indicated where available. Points of interest such as national parks, museums, & castles are clearly marked; administrative & national boundaries are prominently highlighted. The map is GPS compatible with the National grid overprinted on the map. City plans of Dublin & Belfast show one-way streets, points of interest & local facilities.A road distance chart & sa hape of the land physical map of Ireland are shown. The map is indexed, with Irish language areas marked on the mapping with their English equivalents. ...

The Michelin National road map of Ireland at 1:400, 000 scale is ideal for trip & route planning & touring. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some smaller local roads. Also shows unsurfaced roads & tracks, footpaths & waymarked footpaths/bridleways. A grid showing latitude & longitude divides the map. Road obstacles & features including roundabouts, high passes, steep gradients, difficult road sections, toll sections & weight limits are indicated. Note: Some major roads in Ireland may be reclassified in 2008. Distances between locations are marked along roads, with total distance & several intermediate distances shown. A quick-reference chart of distances between major locations is also included, in miles & kilometres. The map also

Includes:: a grid-referenced index of principal place names. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. Major topography is indicated with relief shading. Woodland & forest is marked with green shading, & built-up urban areas are highlighted in salmon pink. Airports, ferries & railways are also marked. National boundaries & administrative divisions are marked. Plenty of tourist information is given: Principal sights covered in the Michelin Green Guide are marked, as are locations with entries in the Michelin Red Guide. Symbols denote sights of interest such as historic houses & castles, ruins & prehistoric monuments. National forests & parks, scenic driving routes & viewpoints & panoramas are also shown. Recreation & leisure facilities such as golf courses, racetracks & even zoos are denoted, as are youth hostels Also

Includes:: a quick reference panel giving national driving regulations, including speed limits, equipment requirements (e.g. bulb kits, warning triangles) & seatbelt rules, for both the UK & ROI. Town plans & regional enlargements:- Dublin & environs at 1:120, 000- Belfast & environs at 1:120, 000



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Ireland on a large, double-sided map at 1:300, 000 from Insight Guides, with street plans of central Dublin & Belfast. The map divides the island north/south with Dublin included on both sides. Topography well presented by relief shading with peak names & heights, plus names of various mountain ranges. National parks are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: small local roads & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are also included. Picturesque towns are highlighted & symbols indicate various other places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. Also included are street plans of central Dublin & Belfast, plus two insets showing ferry routes between European ports & the British Isles. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover,

Includes:: street indexes for the city plans.A special feature of the Insight Travel Map series is additional information provided in the margins of both the main map & all the enlargements & street plans. Numbers of roads leading to the edge of the map are prominently displayed there, together with distances to the nearest towns and/or major locations along the route, plus, where appropriate, to nearest motorway junction.



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Double-sided road map of Ireland at 1:300, 000 from the AA, with plans of Dublin & Belfast. Road detail shows toll & toll-free motorways, dual carriageways, A, B, & local roads; motorway numbers are shown & distances are marked in kilometres. This new 2012 edition of the map also shows speed cameras with speed limits. Scenic routes are marked. Railway lines & stops, ferry routes, & airports are highlighted, with car transportation indicated where available. Points of interest such as national parks, museums, & castles are clearly marked; administrative & national boundaries are prominently highlighted. The map is GPS compatible with the National grid overprinted on the map. City plans of Dublin & Belfast show one-way streets, points of interest & local facilities.A road distance chart & a shape of the land physical map of Ireland are shown. The map is indexed, with Irish language areas marked on the mapping with their English equivalents. ...

Ireland in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Ireland at 1:300, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. The map, published by Rough Guides with cartography from the highly acclaimed World Mapping Project by the German publishers Reise Know-How, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the island north/south with a generous overlap & Dublin included on both sides. Altitude colouring with contours & spot heights presents the topography. Road network

Includes:: local tracks & indicates driving distances (in kilometres) on main & secondary routes. Railway lines, ferry routes & local airports are included. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the counties. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted & a range of symbols mark various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 20

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