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Saddam Hussein Part 1: Son of the Alleyways

Real Dictators

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Saddam Hussein: The Rise to Power

This chapter explores Saddam Hussein's early life and political history, discussing the establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq and the discontent that led to calls for British withdrawal. It delves into Saddam's childhood trauma and how it influenced his later behavior, as well as his involvement in an attempted coup. The chapter also highlights the economic inequality in Baghdad and its contrast with the city's rich history.

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