The Iraq War: The Military Offensive, from Victory in 21 Days to the Insurgent Aftermath (Vintage)

"A vivid account of how we got here [by] one of the best known (and perhaps best, period) military historians in the world." -Max Boot, The Washington Post

"Nobody does it better. The narration is clear and exciting. Everything moves; the author has you in his grip." -David Fromkin, The New York Times Book Review

"Highly readable. . . . Contains both plenty of tactical detail . . . and ample historical insight." -The Christian Science Monitor

"Authoritative. . . . A useful addition to our knowledge." -Walter Laqueur, Los Angeles Times Book Review

"A must-read. . . . Illuminating. . . . He provides exceptional detail . . . that will enthrall military buffs." -Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Highly readable. . . . One of the best brief guides to the history of this whole confusing field." -Financial Times

"A superb strategic overview. . . . Concise and well-written. . . . Keegan provides a basis for understanding the embers of the insurgent conflagration." -The Washington Times

"A remarkable achievement." -The Spectator

"Comprehensive. . . . It is in his examination of the military campaign itself that the insight really surfaces. He cuts directly to the heart of the mystery and questions surrounding this operation. . . . His analysis . . . is sound and enlightening-from the political to the tactical level." -New York Post

Supplemented by interviews with Donald Rumsfeld and General Tommy Franks, a narrative history of the Iraq conflict provides updated information on the war, ranging from a discussion of the murderous reign of Saddam Hussein and the diplomatic upheaval that preceded the invasion to a look at the campaign and its causes, costs, problems, and potential implications. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.