The Prisoner in His Palace: Saddam Hussein, His American Guards, and What History Leaves Unsaid
Description
This gripping account delves into the final months of Saddam Hussein's life, not from the perspective of his captors or the world stage, but through the eyes of the young American soldiers tasked with guarding him. It offers an intimate, often surreal, glimpse into the daily routines and unexpected interactions within the dictator's opulent prison. The narrative explores themes of power, humanity, and the strange circumstances that bind captor and captive, revealing the untold stories behind one of history's most infamous figures. Bardenwerper masterfully reconstructs this unique period, challenging conventional narratives and highlighting the profound psychological complexities of war and confinement.
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paperback
Scribner
Published Jun 6, 2017
272 pages
ISBN: 9781501117831
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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