Captivating History Gulf

Today, it is known by many names, like the First Iraq War, Kuwait War, and, most commonly, the Gulf War or the First Gulf War. It was a rather short conflict, lasting just shy of seven months between late 1990 and early 1991. Yet, it was still rather impactful because it showcased several essential innovations and changes in political and technological aspects of warfare, some of which are still part of modern conflicts.

From two-time Edgar Award–winner and New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke comes a thrilling novel—now available in ebook—that pits Dave Robicheaux against the worst opponent he’s encountered yet. It’s out there, under the salt of the Gulf of Mexico, off the Louisiana...

Los últimos años de la década de 1980 y principios de la de 1990 fueron tiempos de cambios significativos. La Guerra Fría se acercaba a su fin mientras que el comunismo se desmoronaba lentamente. En la mayor parte del mundo las nuevas tecnologías cibernéticas y de comunicación se generalizaban, los medios se volvían más importantes y diversos, la economía crecía constantemente. En medio de todos esos cambios, se produjo una guerra breve, pero impactante, entre Estados Unidos, con la ayuda de varios aliados, e Irak.