Download or read book Iraq in a Nutshell written by Amanda Roraback and published by Enisen Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Saddam Hussein become so powerful in Iraq? When did the Sunni Muslims begin to control the government and why was that significant? Why did the US go to war and why was war considered a bad idea? Who are the Shi'ites and why do they matter? Who are the Kurds and why do they matter? How important is Iraqi oil? You can quickly find answers to these questions and others in this easy-to-read book.