Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Baghdad's Green Zone

From inside a surreal bubble of pure Americana known as the Green Zone, the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority attempted to rule Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. Drawing on interviews and internal documents, Rajiv Chandrasekaran tells the memorable story of this ill-prepared attempt to build American democracy in a war-torn Middle Eastern country.

The book details the risky disbanding of the Iraqi army and the ludicrous attempt to train the new police force. It also sheds light on absurdities such as the aide who based Baghdad's new traffic laws on those of the state of Maryland, downloaded from the internet, and the twenty-four-year-old who had never worked in finance put in charge of revitalizing Baghdad's stock exchange.

Imperial Life in the Emerald City offers a fascinating and eye-opening look into the inner workings of the Green Zone and the challenges faced by the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority in their attempt to rebuild Iraq. With its in-depth research and compelling storytelling, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the Iraq War.

Get your copy of Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Baghdad's Green Zone by Rajiv Chandrasekaran today and delve into the fascinating world of American democracy building in a war-torn country.