328 pages : 21 cm

The authors, experts on Middle East history and politics, have combined their expertise to write what is largely considered the definitive work of one of the world's most reviled and notorious figures. Drawing on a wealth of Iraqi, Arab, Western and Israeli sources, including interviews with people who have had close contact with Saddam Hussein throughout his career, the authors trace the meteoric transformation of an ardent nationalist and obscure Ba'th party member into an absolute dictator

Originally published: London : Futura Publications, 1991. With new introd. and epilogue

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-318) and index

Acknowledgments -- Introduction : the man and his world -- 1. The making of a Ba'thist -- 2. Second among equals -- 3. The ruthless pragmatist -- 4. The strong man of Baghdad -- 5. President at last -- 6. Deciding on war -- 7. Confronting the Ayatollah -- 8. The rule of fear -- 9. The road to Kuwait -- 10. Against the world -- 11. The mother of all battles -- 12. Survival in defeat -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Select bibliography -- Index

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