Sacking of Fallujah: A People's History

The book "The Sacking of Fallujah" is a comprehensive study of the three recent sieges of Fallujah by foreign powers and non-state actors, arguing that coalition forces destroyed the city, leaving public health crises, political destabilization, and mass civilian casualties. It relies on testimony from Iraqi civilians, independent journalists, and human rights organizations to contextualize these events within a broader history of U.S. policy in the Middle East.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
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The Iraqi city of Fallujah has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical conflict, witnessing repeated warfare by foreign powers and non-state actors, resulting in devastating humanitarian consequences. The Sacking of Fallujah is a comprehensive examination of the three recent sieges of this city, including those by the United States in 2004 and the Iraqi-led operation to defeat ISIS in 2016. Contrary to prevailing military narratives that prioritize American soldiers and U.S. leaders, this book argues that Fallujah was devastated by coalition forces, leading to public health crises, political destabilization, and widespread civilian casualties. Through meticulous research, this account delves into the lived experiences of Fallujans during the sieges and occupations, providing a contextualized understanding of these events within the broader history of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Drawing upon testimony from Iraqi civilians, the work of independent journalists, and documentation from human rights organizations, Ross Caputi, Richard Hil, and Donna Mulhearn place the voices and experiences of Fallujah's residents at the center of this city's recent history.

\n Weight: 358g\n
Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781625344380\n \n