Enemy on the Euphrates Enemy on the Euphrates The Battle for Iraq, 1914–1921 Ian Rutledge Saqi2015Paperback504pp Illustrated198x126mm 9780863561702 Product Code: 508977 Details The 1914–1921 conflict in Iraq was a particularly inglorious episode in Britain’s imperial history. The post-war Arab revolt that followed was fuelled... DetailsBackDetailsThe 1914–1921 conflict in Iraq was a particularly inglorious episode in Britain’s imperial history. The post-war Arab revolt that followed was fuelled by resentment at the broken promises of independence that had won their wartime support, and was only defeated by a scorched earth policy. With Churchill and TE Lawrence among the central players, this is a vivid insight into the struggle, which was driven by greed for oil and territory.See MoreSee Less Sorry, this item is now out of stock. publ £10.99now £4.99 Qty Qty123 Categories20th Century HistoryMilitary HistoryTags20th century historyMiddle Eastern history