This book, "Iraq: A Political History from Independence to Occupation," is a historical presentation. The author, Adeed Dawisheh, an Iraqi born, tried to review during his chapters the historical and critical stages that Iraq went through since its establishment as a modern state after the occupation until the end of that era, to begin with it a new era after Occupation in 2003, and the establishment of a new republic. The book is not only a narration of historical events, but it includes an analysis and description of every historical stage that the Iraqi state has gone through since its founding. The writer describes the features of each stage in terms of the nature of governments and the relationship between the people and authority, especially those related to the sectarian and ethnic dimension, the freedoms granted to citizens, the army's interference in politics, the emergence of absolute tyranny, and other things that have characterized the history of Iraq since its inception. The book can be considered an important summary for those who He would like to learn about the history of Iraq in a detailed and simple manner, summarizing the events, and delving into in-depth analysis to form a general perception for the reader.