{"product_id":"once-upon-a-time-in-iraq-paperback","title":"Once Upon a Time in Iraq - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Bluemel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRenad Mansour\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brings home the full enormity of the Iraq war' - Simon Jenkins, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen troops invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein's regime, most people expected an easy victory. Instead, the gamble we took was a grave mistake, and its ramifications continue to reverberate through the lives of millions, in Iraq and the West. As we gain more distance from those events, it can be argued that many of the issues facing us today - the rise of the Islamic State, increased Islamic terrorism, intensified violence in the Middle East, mass migration, and more - can be traced back to the decision to invade Iraq. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Iraq War\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning documentary maker James Bluemel collects first-hand testimony from those who lived through the horrors of the invasion and whose actions were dictated by such extreme circumstances. It takes in all sides of the conflict - working class Iraqi families watching their country erupt into civil war; soldiers and journalists on the ground; American families dealing with the grief of losing their son or daughter; parents of a suicide bomber coming to terms with unfathomable events - to create the most in-depth and multi-faceted portrait of the Iraq War to date. Accompanying a major BBC series, James Bluemel's book is an essential account of a conflict that continues to shape our world, and a startling reminder of the consequences of our past decisions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Bluemel is an Emmy and BAFTA award winning filmmaker. His landmark documentary series \u003ci\u003eExodus: the Journey to Europe\u003c\/i\u003e and the follow up series, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey Continues\u003c\/i\u003e were both broadcast on the BBC and PBS Frontline and charted the journeys of refugees as they fled their homes and tried to find asylum in Europe. Filmed over 4 years, it won the BAFTA for Director - Factual 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768174674208,"sku":"9781785944574","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/329301bd53620af7598a0e922e6a1765.webp?v=1780326428","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/once-upon-a-time-in-iraq-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}