Iraq:
Historical Setting
This document is a
portion of a larger work on the country of Iraq
produced by the Library of Congress
edited by Helen Chapin Metz
from research completed in May, 1988
Minor edits made by Melissa Snell
About this History Although only five sections pertain to Iraq in the Middle Ages, all fourteen pages of the history are presented here, from ancient to modern times, for the convenience of our visitors and to offer a broader perspective.
To skip to the portions relevant to the Middle Ages, start with The Arab Conquest and the Coming of Islam.
Contents
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The Arab Conquest and the Coming of Islam The Abbasid Caliphate, 750-1258 World War I and the British Mandate Iraq as an Independent Monarchy Coups, Coup Attempts, and Foreign Policy |
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