The new country lacked political stability and experienced a series of military coups. A literary tour of syria illuminates the dark side of religion and politics that lurks behind the current crisis, as well as the fearlessness of ordinary people. It sweeps through much of syrias turbulent 20thcentury history as the country endures french occupation, military coups, union with egypt and. A short history of christianity in syria christians of. The best books on syria five books expert recommendations. The significance of syria in the bible history and. Today, syria remains an active participant in the trials and tribulations of a troubled and volatile region. A history of the monks of syria by theodoret of cyrrhus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This onevolume addition to the greenwood histories of the modern nations series focuses on the events in the history of syria from ancient times to the present, allowing readers to place current events within the context of the countrys history. The countrys people are at the center in these three books. In september 1961, the two entities separated, and the syrian arab republic was reestablished. Its not just about the baathist period, after 1963, but also a long time before he gives a deep perspective on the time of the french mandate, and of the ottoman empire.
David fromkin, in his book, a peace to end all peace, discusses the notion. There is no good library in the world today without books and volumes on the history of ancient syria. List of books and articles about syrian history online research. The collapse of syria into civil war over the past two years has spawned a re. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. My journey to the shattered heart of syria by samar yazbek.
Making sense of the syrian civil war the new york times. He writes, syria has become home to the largest, most complex, arguably the most powerful collection of sunni jihadist movements in modern history. On 21 february 1958, however, syria merged with egypt to create the united arab republic after plebiscitary ratification of the merger by both countries nations, but seceded from it in 1961, thereby recovering its full independence. A history of the monks of syria christian book distributors. I looked for this book based on a comment by chris wickham in the inheritance of rome that theodoret of cyrrhus is one of the few figures from the period 400 c.
Hitti has written a brilliant history of a land into which more historical and cultural events were crowded than any area of equal size. A chronology of key events in the history of syria from the end of ottoman rule to the present day. The syrian government was also accused of being involved in the assassination of rafic hariri, the lebanese prime minister, in 2005. Lets go on to your next book, the syrian jihad 2017 by charles lister, and the role islamic extremism has played in this civil war. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Syria s population is about 92% arab, but it has many religious factions who have not always got along. For syria has either invented or transmitted to mankind such benefits as monotheistic religion, philosophy, law, trade, agriculture, and our allphabet. It sweeps through much of syria s turbulent 20thcentury history as the country endures french occupation, military coups, union with egypt. Syria history, middle eastern history, books barnes. The most known historians acknowledged that syria is the cradle of civilization not less than thirty civilizations emerged from or through syria. Here are some recommended books about syria to get you up to speed. List of books and articles about syrian history online. John mchugos book focuses on 19202015 and provides a clear and concise overview of syrias history over the period.
It borders on lebanon and the mediterranean sea in the west, on turkey in the northwest and north, on iraq in the east and south, and on. The author expertly weaves the repercussions of a century of regional and international interference in syrian affairs into his narrative of cause and effect regarding the tumultuous events of recent years. The conflict drew involvement from a number of international actors and helped precipitate the rise of isil also called isis or islamic state in eastern syria. The modern history of syria spans from termination of ottoman control of syria by french forces and establishment of the occupied enemy territory administration during world war i. Syria s history the syrian civil war twentieth century to the present byzantine to ottoman empires ancient history syria s history. List of books and articles about syrian civil war online. Abouzeids book is based on countless visits to various parts of syria as a journalist where she records the evolution of the conflict from its early days as a protest movement through its militarization, weaving in fault lines of displacement, sectarian conflict, extremism, and totalitarian brutality. An ishmael of syria by asaad almohammad, the map of salt and stars by zeyn joukhadar, refugee by alan gratz, we crossed a bridge. A radical exploration of the arab uprising gilbert achcar isbn. This sequel book about syria, is really for the fine tasters. Out this month, the book traces the narrative of the war in syria from 2011 into 2017 and, through the lens of civilian activists and others affected by the conflict, sets out to explore how a. It borders on lebanon and the mediterranean sea in the west, on turkey in the northwest and north, on iraq in the east and south, and on jordan and israel in the southwest.
Following the series format, the book opens with a timeline of key events in syria s history. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. Its an incredible travelogue, political history book, and loving dive. The best books on the syrian civil war five books expert. As the syrian civil war closes its fifth year, isis seems stronger than ever and the refugee exodus does not look like it. Syrias population is about 92% arab, but it has many religious factions who have not always got along. Syria united with egypt in february 1958 to form the united arab republic. Astonishingly, if yesterdays attack did use sarin, it would be only the fourth confirmed use of the agent as a weapon in history two of them apparently by syrian president bashar alassad. History of egypt, chaldea, syria, babylonia, and assyria is the masterwork.
Ajami predicted that the countrys complicated history would prove difficult to. Online shopping for syria middle east from a great selection at books store. Also if you want to get to know something about the earlier history of syria, its a very good book to. Abraham lincoln famously told harriet beecher stowe that her book, uncle toms cabin, started the civil war. From its ancient roots to its recent political instability and the syrian.
In 2002, the united states accused syria of acquiring weapons of mass destruction and listed the nation as a member of the socalled axis of evil countries. History of egypt, chaldea, syria, babylonia, and assyria. History history index history az history ancient history africa americas asia biographies europe jewish medieval history middle east military oceania russia united states world middle east history arabian travels afghanistan algeria iran iraq israel lebanon byzantium islam. The syrian civil war, which has devastated the entire country of syria and its neighbors, is a complex conflict that involves several nations, rebel groups and terrorist organizations what. A history of the monks of syria 9780879079888 by theodoret of cyrus. Since 1963, the syrian arab republic has been ruled by the baath party. Syria s descent into civil war has already claimed an estimated 200,000 lives while more than nine million people have fled their homes.
This book gives a compact history of the country, from world war i to 2015. The shortlived arab kingdom of syria emerged in 1920, which was. Syrians in revolution and war by robin yassinkassab and leila alshami. A brilliant history of the land into which more historical and cultural events were croweded than perhaps into any area of equal size. As an aspect of his attempt to curtail the rampant illegal export of egyptian antiquities by tourists, collectors and agents for the major european and american museums, maspero arrested the abd alrussul brothers from the notorious treasurehunting village of gorna, who confessed under torture to h. Throughout history, greater syria has been the focal point of a continual dialectic, both intellectual and bellicose, between the middle east and the west. The name peshitta was first employed by moses bar kepha in the 9th century to suggest as does the name of the latin vulgate that the text was in common use. Based on these contributions the volume offers a detailed summary of the history of syria, a history as important as any in terms of the development of human society. Syria is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, with a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Syria has invented and transmitted to mankind such benefits as monotheistic religion, philosophy, law, trade, agriculture, and our alphabet.
John mchugos book focuses on 19202015 and provides a clear and concise overview of syria s history over the period. Syria was part of the ottoman empire until 1919 and was under french rule 19201946. Over millennia syria has seen great conflict and turmoil, but, like the remarkable story of abu chaker, it continues to survive. Mchugos book is a most welcome addition to the growing body of literature on syria. Its a history textbook on quite an important episode of syrian political history, in which hafez alassad was president, and also the time before he became. Syrian civil war, armed conflict that began in 2011 with an uprising against the regime of syrian president bashar alassad. The french administered the area as syria until granting it independence in 1946.
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