Introduction: The trial of Saddam
Beginnings: The creation of modern Iraq (1916-1959)
A presentable young man: Saddam's rise to power (1959-1979)
The tilting game: The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)
Halabja: The tragedy of the Kurds (1980-1988)
Signals: the invasion of Kuwait (1988-1990)
No exit: the Gulf War (August 1990-March 1991)
Betrayal: the Shiite and Kurd uprisings (February 1991-April 1991)
Embargo: the U.N. sanctions (August 6, 1990-May 22, 2003)
The noble lie: the invasion of Iraq (January 2000-March 19, 2003)
Full circle: the occupation (April 2003-April 2006).
