<p> <br /><b>HISTORY CHANNEL - THE KINGS: FROM BABYLON TO BAGDAD PART 2 OF 5</b> <br /><br />The history of Iraq has been written in blood. Ancient kings leading the world's first armies were interested in one thing only, total domination. Their cities and empires - the earliest on earth - emerged and fell through warfare, invasion and conquest. Through the centuries, this hot spot - in many ways, world history's ground zero - was also subjected to violence from foreign raiders. <br /><br />In the modern era, Iraq became a stage for European imperialism and more recently, a focal point in American foreign policy. This programme tells the story of Iraq through the history of its leaders, from Sargon the Great to Saddam Hussein. <br /><br />The connections and relevance between ancient and modern Iraq are made through politics, personalities, government, geography, culture and religion. Iraq's history comes to life through compelling dramatic recreations of events; captivating photography of the land and archeological artifacts; and interviews with experts who are notable historians, scholars and policy makers. <br /></p><p></p>
