Saddam Hussein: A Political Biography by Efraim Karsh Saddam Hussein: A Political Biography by Efraim Karsh is a comprehensive book about Saddam Hussein that delves into the life, rise to power, and reign of the controversial leader. Karsh provides a detailed account of Saddam Hussein’s early years, his climb to power within the Ba’ath Party, and his ruthless dictatorship over Iraq. The.