Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq
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"Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq" is a nonfiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that analyzes the rise of Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr and his movement’s role in post-invasion Iraq.
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| Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq Context triple: [Patrick Cockburn, notableWork, Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq]
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A.
The Essential Iraq
The Essential Iraq is a nonfiction book by journalist and historian Dilip Hiro that provides an accessible overview of Iraq’s modern history, politics, and society.
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B.
Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power
"Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power" is a historical and political analysis by Robert K. Brigham that compares the U.S. interventions in Iraq and Vietnam to examine the constraints on American military and foreign policy.
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C.
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon is the military wing and resistance brand of Hezbollah, known for its armed struggle against Israel and significant influence in Lebanese politics and security affairs.
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D.
Disarming Iraq
Disarming Iraq is a non-fiction book by former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix recounting his experiences leading inspections in Iraq and reflecting on the political and diplomatic dynamics surrounding the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War.
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E.
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History is a critical historical analysis that traces and critiques the United States’ military involvement in the Greater Middle East from the late 20th century onward.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq Target entity description: "Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq" is a nonfiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that analyzes the rise of Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr and his movement’s role in post-invasion Iraq.
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A.
The Essential Iraq
The Essential Iraq is a nonfiction book by journalist and historian Dilip Hiro that provides an accessible overview of Iraq’s modern history, politics, and society.
-
B.
Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power
"Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power" is a historical and political analysis by Robert K. Brigham that compares the U.S. interventions in Iraq and Vietnam to examine the constraints on American military and foreign policy.
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C.
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon is the military wing and resistance brand of Hezbollah, known for its armed struggle against Israel and significant influence in Lebanese politics and security affairs.
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D.
Disarming Iraq
Disarming Iraq is a non-fiction book by former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix recounting his experiences leading inspections in Iraq and reflecting on the political and diplomatic dynamics surrounding the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War.
-
E.
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History is a critical historical analysis that traces and critiques the United States’ military involvement in the Greater Middle East from the late 20th century onward.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book about politics
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nonfiction book ⓘ |
| about |
Iraqi insurgency
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Iraqi nationalism ⓘ Mahdi Army ⓘ Najaf religious establishment ⓘ
linked to:
Hawza of Najaf
Sadrist movement ⓘ
linked to:
Sadrist Movement
Shiite clerical leadership in Iraq ⓘ U.S. occupation of Iraq ⓘ U.S.–Shia relations in Iraq ⓘ power struggle in post‑Saddam Iraq ⓘ sectarian conflict in Iraq ⓘ |
| analyzes |
impact of occupation policies on Iraqi Shia
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internal Shia rivalries in Iraq ⓘ rise of Muqtada al-Sadr ⓘ role of Shia militias in Iraq ⓘ social base of the Sadrist movement ⓘ |
| author | Patrick Cockburn ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| focusesOnEvent | 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq ⓘ |
| focusesOnPeriod | post‑2003 invasion of Iraq ⓘ |
| genre |
journalistic analysis
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political nonfiction ⓘ |
| hasForm |
hardcover edition
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paperback edition ⓘ print book ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of U.S. policy in Iraq
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sympathetic to Iraqi popular grievances ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Iraq War
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Iraqi Shia politics ⓘ Muqtada al-Sadr ⓘ Shia revival in Iraq ⓘ post‑invasion Iraq ⓘ |
| notableFor |
analysis of Shia revival in Iraq
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detailed reporting on Muqtada al-Sadr ⓘ |
| publisher |
Scribner
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linked to:
Scribner Books
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| setting | Iraq ⓘ |
| subjectOf | book reviews in major newspapers ⓘ |
| timeOfPublication | mid‑2000s ⓘ |
| writtenByOccupation | foreign correspondent ⓘ |
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Patrick Cockburn
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notableWork
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Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq
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