A gripping account of the war that dominated U.S. foreign policy over the last decade. Muttitt reveals the story of the oil politics that played out through the occupation of Iraq. Drawing upon hundreds of unreleased government documents and extensive interviews with senior American, British, and Iraqi officials, Muttitt exposes the plans and preparations that were in place to shape policies in favor of American and British energy interests.

"First published in Great Britain by The Bodley Head, London, 2011"--T.p. verso.

Oil and war (1998-2003) -- Democracy and violence (2003-2006) -- The oil law struggle (2006-2007) -- Oil companies on the front line (2007-2011).