THE HISTORY OF IRAQ
First, I would like to thank Edward Mickolus, who was kind enough to refer me to his editor, Michael Hermann of Greenwood Press. Words cannot express my gratitude to my wonderful and patient editor, Sarah Colwell of Greenwood Press. Without her this book simply would not have been possible.
My research for this book was greatly assisted by the patient and kind staffs of the Fairfax County Public Library, the Loudoun County Public Library, and the George Mason University library. I thank them all for their boundless assistance with my endless research questions.
Writers are a unique tribe and often band together to support each other. My writing career has been advanced by many such writers' groups. For me, the most influential of these groups is Invisible Ink. I would like to thank each of my fantastic colleagues for their support and encouragement but most especially Robert Kresge, the Founding Father and driving force behind Invisible Ink.
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