Early 20th century history of Iraq.

[Bonhomme Richard]

This is a good read in regards to Britains history with, what is now called Iraq.
A Snippet:
" The current saga began in WWI when Britain invaded Mesopotamia (as the three neglected Turkish provinces were collectively called) for oil and only for oil. Despite this, the British declared in their May 18, 1918 proclamation, read aloud in Baghdad: “Our armies do not come into your cities and lands as conquerors or enemies, but as liberators.” Subsequent invaders would employ the phrase again and again."

The Link:http://www.bankingonbaghdad.com/archive/HNN20041227/8726.html

[flowomo]

1. read "A Peace to End All Peace" by David Fromkin

the whole region has been treated as a toy by Europe