The History of Syria

Syria is a country in turmoil, making headlines almost daily with news about its violent civil war and refugee crisis.

• Includes a timeline of significant events, providing students with an at-a-glance overview of Syria's history

• Provides readers with an appendix of Notable People in the History of Syria that has brief biographies of those who have made important contributions to the country's history

• Presents photos and maps to provide additional context and support the text

• Offers an annotated bibliography with detailed information on resources for further research

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The History of Syria

Syria is a country in turmoil, making headlines almost daily with news about its violent civil war and refugee crisis.

• Includes a timeline of significant events, providing students with an at-a-glance overview of Syria's history

• Provides readers with an appendix of Notable People in the History of Syria that has brief biographies of those who have made important contributions to the country's history

• Presents photos and maps to provide additional context and support the text

• Offers an annotated bibliography with detailed information on resources for further research

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The History of Syria

The History of Syria

by John A. Shoup
The History of Syria

The History of Syria

by John A. Shoup

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Overview

Syria is a country in turmoil, making headlines almost daily with news about its violent civil war and refugee crisis.

• Includes a timeline of significant events, providing students with an at-a-glance overview of Syria's history

• Provides readers with an appendix of Notable People in the History of Syria that has brief biographies of those who have made important contributions to the country's history

• Presents photos and maps to provide additional context and support the text

• Offers an annotated bibliography with detailed information on resources for further research


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440858352
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/25/2018
Series: The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 219
File size: 11 MB
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About the Author

John A. Shoup is professor of anthropology at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco. He is author of numerous books including The Nile: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword Frank W. Thackeray John E. Findling vii

Preface xi

Timeline of Historical Events xv

1 Overview and Introduction to Syrian History 1

2 Prehistory to the Byzantine Period 13

3 Rise of Islam to the Ottoman Conquest 37

4 Ottoman Period until the 18th Century 63

5 Later Ottoman Period until the Tanzimat 73

6 The 19th Century 85

7 From 1900 to World War II 95

8 World War II to 1970 109

9 Hafiz al-Asad's Syria: 1970-2000 119

10 Bashar al-Asad's Syria: 2000-Present 135

Notable People in the History of Syria 151

Glossary 189

Bibliographic Essay 193

Index 203

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