Big events in history can sometimes seem too complex to understand. This series seeks to simplify confusing historical narratives by focusing on central events, principal causes, main players, and lasting outcomes. Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq Wars introduces readers to this tumultuous time period by exploring such topics as the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Saddam Hussein, George W. Bush, 9/11, history of the region, and the war on terror. Historical photographs help add context to the text and display images of important events to curious readers. For more summaries of important historical events, check out other titles in the History Summarized series!