{"product_id":"the-gulf-war-1990-91-william-thomas-allison-9780230202658","title":"The Gulf War, 1990-91","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn August 1990, Saddam Hussein's Iraqi forces boldly invaded and occupied neighboring Kuwait. It was a move that shocked the world and threatened the interests of those countries, such as the USA and the nations of Europe, dependent on oil from the Middle East. The ensuing Gulf War signaled, for many, a new dawn in warfare: one based upon lethal technology, low casualties, and quick decisive victory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncorporating the latest scholarship, William Thomas Allison provides a concise overview of the origins, key events and legacy of the first Gulf War, as well as the major issues and debates. Allison also examines the relevance of this war to other twentieth-century conflicts and the ongoing situation in the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Thomas Allison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0230202659\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780230202658\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/29\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2013","brand":"William Thomas Allison","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44075976360191,"sku":"9780230202658","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6bbbdb84-5aec-48c6-b733-53de788788ec.jpg?v=1685462495","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gulf-war-1990-91-william-thomas-allison-9780230202658","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}