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What the critics say

Nothing short of a secret history of the war
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Set to turn our understanding of the war on its head
- Independent

The Iraqi civil society voices resound with dignity in this brilliant, comprehensive account
- New Internationalist

Excellent... A textbook example of how international pressures are put upon politicians to get them to buckle
- Guardian

Muttitt reveals the sheer persistence of the occupying powers in forcing the fledgling state to hand over its oil to foreign companies
- Tribune

Fuel On The Fire shows that a desire for influence over oil supply and contracts shaped the attack on and occupation of Iraq
- Morning Star

A cracking read. This book lifts the lid on what many suspected - the West's need to grab Iraq's gigantic oil reserves was the main driver of the Bush-Blair war agenda. A compelling read, brilliantly researched, revealing how the oilmen colluded with politicians trying to outwit a determined Iraqi people traumatised in the aftermath of the invasion
- Guardian

Greg Muttitt has done a great service with this painstakingly researched, timely book. Armed with a great depth of knowledge of oil, modern Iraq, and international politics, he reveals an untold and largely unknown facet of the occupation of Iraq, giving us a picture that is that is illuminating, informative and objective. On a subject where truth was the first casualty, this book is the closest to that truth
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