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Saddam: King of Terror

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Year 2002 Edition year
Pages 384 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Saddam: King of Terror by Con Coughlin is cataloged here as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2002 • Harpercollins • 384 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2002 • Harpercollins • 384 pages • ISBN 9780060505417.

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