REPUBLIC OF FEAR THE POLITICS OF MODERN IRAQ Softcover book by KANAN MAKIYA Originally published under the pseudonym Samir-al-Khalil Over 320 pages © 1989 by The Regents of the University of California Introduction to the 1998 Paperback Edition and
Updates to the Chronology © 1998 by Kanan Makiya " " Required reading for anyone with a serious interest in Iraq
or in the political dynamics of dictatorship ... "
ADRIENNE EDGAR, New York Times Book Review " " First published in 1989, just before the Gulf War broke out, Republic of Fear was the only book that explained the motives of the Saddam Hussein regime in invading and annexing Kuwait.
Written under the pseudonym Samir-al-Khalil, the book now appears for the first time under the author's real name.
This updated edition relates how the Arab Ba`th Socialist party has transformed Iraq since 1968.
A substantial new introduction focuses on the changes in Hussein's regime since the Gulf War.
With Hussein still in power {at time of publication},
Republic of Fear remains an important and timely book. " Summary of Contents includes: " Introduction to the 1998 Paperback Edition
Note to the Reader PART ONE: THE BATH`IST POLITY Chapter 1: Institutions of Violence Chapter 2: A World of Fear Chapter 3: Ba`thism and the Masses Chapter 4: Authority PART TWO: THE LEGITIMATION OF BA`THISM Chapter 5: Pan-Arabism and Iraq Chapter 6: Formation of the Ba`th Chapter 7: The Legitimation of Iraqi Ba'thism Chapter 8: The Final Catastrophe Appendix: Purges of High-Ranking Officers, Ba`thists,
and Politicians since July 17, 1968
Index
Chronology " This book is in very nice condition with minor wear to the cover.
No torn or ripped pages.
No markings or writing.
It appears to be neatly covered in clear contact paper. | 
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