Defeat

Jonathan Steele

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Defeat

by Jonathan Steele

Published

2008

Publisher

I.B. Tauris

Pages

294

ISBN-13

9781441637246

ISBN-10

1441637249

Description

As the dreadful reality of the Coalition's defeat in Iraq begins to sink in, one question dominates Washington and London: why? In this controversial new book, award-winning journalist Jonathan Steele provides a stark and arresting answer: Bush and Blair were defeated from the day they decided to occupy the country. Iraq had enough of foreign armies. Steele describes the memories of centuries of humiliations that have scarred the Iraqi national psyche, creating a powerful and deeply felt nationalism. Drawing his unique access to senior Western policymakers, Steele shows how the key players in.

Subjects

Politics and governmentIraq War, 2003-SunnitesShiitesInsurgencyBritish ParticipationIraq War, 2003-2011Great britain, foreign relations, iraqUnited states, foreign relations, iraqGreat britain, politics and government, 21st centuryUnited states, relations, middle eastGuerre en Irak, 2003-2011RévoltesChiitesPolitique et gouvernementMilitary participationBritishPublic opinion
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Defeat?

This edition of Defeat has approximately 294 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Defeat?

For most readers, Defeat typically takes between 6h 8m and 4h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,500 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of Defeat?

The estimated word count for Defeat is approximately 73,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Defeat?

Defeat was written by Jonathan Steele.

When was Defeat published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.