Impossible Victory: How Iraq Defeated ISIS by Haider al-Abadi Hardcover Book

Description: Impossible Victory by Haider al-Abadi This is the definitive and fascinating true story of how Iraq took on and eventually defeated ISIS, told by the countrys former Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description By 2014, the world had grown weary of Iraq and its troubles. The Americans had all but gone and the media had switched its gaze towards Syria, but Iraqs problems were far from over. That same year, ISIS put Iraq back on the map as they crossed the border from Syria and rampaged through the country, kidnapping, raping and killing, and enforcing their murderous interpretation of Sharia law. Saddam Hussein, the occupation, sectarian war, corruption and political instability had collectively laid the groundwork for further violence, and Iraqis were about to see the worst of it. It was against this backdrop that Haider al-Abadi became Prime Minister. What would likely be the most formidable task of his life lay ahead of him to help unify his homelands fractured military and politics and, slowly, to turn the tide on ISIS and achieve what had seemed an impossible victory. This is the definitive and fascinating true story of how Iraq took on and eventually defeated ISIS, told by the countrys former Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi. Author Biography Haider al-Abadi was Prime Minister of Iraq from September 2014 until October 2018. His time in power was remarkable for his attempts to resolve sectarian strife in the riven country, to combat political and military corruption and to defeat ISIS. Table of Contents Contents Foreword: Iraqs AccidentalChurchill Introduction Part I Chapter 1 A Different Iraq Chapter 2 The Descent into Hell Part II Chapter 3 Darkest Hour Chapter 4 Hearts and Minds Chapter 5 My Enemys Enemy Is My Friend Chapter 6 House to House Chapter 7 The Battle for Mosul Part III Chapter 8 Hope Is Stronger Than Fear Chapter 9 Iraq Will Surprise You Index Review "Impossible Victory is the definitive memoir of Iraqs effort to save its people and many other would-be victims from the most destructive terrorist organisation in history. But it is also a compelling story of a life lived well despite the trauma and tumult that has stricken Iraq over the past half-century. It is clear that the author, former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, was the right leader at the right time. This book should be read by anyone interested in the recent history of Iraq and the Middle East, as well as anyone who wants to learn how to lead in extremis." - Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster, former US national security advisor and author of Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World "I remember meeting Mr al-Abadi as French minister of defence, when he was Prime Minister of Iraq. His determination to fight terrorism was striking, and so was his vision during some of Iraqs darkest hours. As the French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, I am now proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Iraqi people and our allies around the world in favour of justice and the fight against terrorism. France will always be a steady partner in this battle. This book, which reflects on Mr al-Abadis time as Prime Minister of Iraq, casts a historical light on a decisive era. It will be valuable for anyone wishing to have a deeper perspective on how things happened in Iraq in the fight against Daesh." - Jean-Yves Le Drian, French minister for Europe and foreign affairs "Impossible Victory is Haider al-Abadis engaging, highly personal memoir, taking in his childhood in Baghdad, his opposition to Saddam Hussein and his years in exile in the UK. But the heart of the book is his time as Prime Minister of Iraq during the fight against Daesh. It is a remarkable inside story of the war from the perspective of the Iraqi Commander-in-Chief. Fascinating, very readable and recommended." - Jeremy Bowen, BBC Middle East editor Long Description By 2014, the world had grown weary of Iraq and its troubles. The Americans had all but gone and the media had switched its gaze towards Syria, but Iraqs problems were far from over. That same year, ISIS put Iraq back on the map as they crossed the border from Syria and rampaged through the country, kidnapping, raping and killing, and enforcing their murderous interpretation of Sharia law. Saddam Hussein, the occupation, sectarian war, corruption and political instability had collectively laid the groundwork for further violence, and Iraqis were about to see the worst of it. It was against this backdrop that Haider al-Abadi became Prime Minister. What would likely be the most formidable task of his life lay ahead of him - to help unify his homelands fractured military and politics and, slowly, to turn the tide on ISIS and achieve what had seemed an impossible victory. This is the definitive and fascinating true story of how Iraq took on and eventually defeated ISIS, told by the countrys former Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi. Review Quote "I remember meeting Mr Al-Abadi as French ministerof defence, when he was Prime Minister of Iraq. His determination to fightterrorism was striking, and so was his vision during some of Iraqs darkesthours. As the French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, I am now proud tostand shoulder to shoulder with the Iraqi people and our allies around the worldin favour of justice and the fight against terrorism. France will always be asteady partner in this battle. This book, which reflects on Mr Al-Abadis timeas Prime Minister of Iraq, casts a historical light on a decisive era. It willbe valuable for anyone wishing to have a deeper perspective on how thingshappened in Iraq in the fight against Daesh." Feature A fascinating first person history of Iraqs desperatefight against and unlikely victory over Islamic State, a threat that looked setto overwhelm its fragile post-occupation democracy . Haider al-Abadi was the Iraqi Prime Minister from 2014 to2018 and managed, despite political corruption and military disunity, to unifyhis country and take on the threat of ISIS. Haider al-Abadi is a fluent English-speaker and will fronta US press campaign to support publication. Excerpt from Book Introduction My story starts with anaction-movie clich Details ISBN1785907352 Pages 352 Publisher Biteback Publishing Year 2022 ISBN-10 1785907352 ISBN-13 9781785907357 Format Hardcover Imprint Biteback Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-04-28 Publication Date 2022-04-28 UK Release Date 2022-04-28 Subtitle How Iraq Defeated ISIS Author Haider al-Abadi DEWEY 363.325 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135111581;

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