An examination of how Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) view their history and their roles in the Iran-Iraq War.

Known for its clear narrative voice, impeccable scholarship, and affordability, Alan Brinkley' s "The Unfinished Nation" offers a concise but comprehensive examination of American History. Balancing social and cultural history with traditional political and diplomatic themes, it tells the story of the diversity and complexity of the United States and the forces that have enabled it to survive and flourish despite division. This fifth edition features eight new essays and enhanced coverage of recent events and developments in the continuing American story.

In this collection of 28 primary documents including addresses, letters, opinion articles, reviews and testimony, contributors ranging from bin Laden and al-Zarqawi to foreign correspondents and members of the Bush administration examine the repercussions of the attacks within the language of the most significant actors and policy makers. Topics ra

"This book focuses on the role of the air power in the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988. The authors made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly involved, as well as recently declassified documents from around the world which are published here for the first time. ... describes and analyzes both the development of the Iranian and the Iraqi air forces, their involvement in combat operations, while simultaneously discussing their organization and capabilities, and detailing their equipment to detail."--Edited from publisher's web site.

Although his biography is unauthorized, Brinkley has had unique and intimate access to the former president and has fully captured the ubiquitous Carter's prickly personality and remarkable political life since 1980. of photos.