The intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle is revealed in House Of Saddam. It charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history. Offers a fresh perspective on the dictator, his relationships and his actions behind closed doors, by retelling events from inside the very heart of the regime. Beginning in 1979 when Saddam became president of Iraq, it follows the impact of his political ambitions on his oldest advisors, closest friends, family members – and on Saddam himself.