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Author:
Mazarr, Michael J., 1965- author.
Title:
Leap of faith : hubris, negligence, and America's greatest foreign policy tragedy / Michael J. Mazarr.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
PublicAffairs,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
xiv, 512 pages ; 25 cm
Subject:
Iraq War (2003-2011)
War on Terrorism (2001-2009)
Iraq War, 2003-2011--Causes.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
United States--Foreign relations--2001-2009.
United States--Foreign relations--Iraq.
Iraq--Foreign relations--United States.
United States--Politics and government--2001-2009.
Iraq--Politics and government--2003-
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Understanding a tragedy -- The origins of a conviction -- A new sheriff in town -- The terrible shadow of 9/11 -- Justifying invasion -- Muddling toward war -- A juggernaut for war -- "All is TBD"-on the verge of war -- The aftermath -- Lessons.
Summary:
"Leap of Faith is the first comprehensive and objective history of the decision to invade Iraq. Mike Mazarr shows how the most impressive and experienced foreign policy team made the greatest strategic folly of the century"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1541768361
9781541768369
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1049795735
LCCN:
2018046828
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

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