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Truth is often more interesting than fiction, particularly if it deals with the life of a dictator. This book raises the curtain on Saddam, the dictator and reveals the enigma surrounding his life and times. It brings to you many hitherto-unknown facets of the dictator, recounting every drama, every tragedy and every twist in the tale of this man. From a humble beginning to an inglorious end, it traverses his life with milestones of his family, his power system, his rise to power, underlining his indelible stamp on Iraq. Over the years, public perception of this man has changes considerably. The book does not paint him in black or white, rather in shades of grey and it is for the reader to decipher and to ascertain which shade predominates. You cannot ignore the good he has done nor can you ignore his in human cruelty. The book presents a balanced perspective of the dictator`s life. In the process of doing so, it takes the readers through the turbulent history of a country torn apart by violence, repeatedly. This book began in 2003 and progressed till it came to an end with the `death of a dictator`, giving you the story of Saddam Hussein.
ISBN - 8174765895
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Pages : 240
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