Syria 1945-1986 (RLE Syria): Politics and SocietySyria has often lacked sympathetic observers. This book tries to interpret the country and its people in terms of how they see their own history and of what they are trying to achieve. More than a political or diplomatic history, it discusses the economy, society, education and culture to help the reader understand and explain modern Syria. A description of the country deals with the physical and other factors which have influenced Syria’s development. An historical survey concentrates mainly on the period after the Second World War and explains why a knowledge of Syrian history is important and why Syrians look at their history in the way they do. The achievements, problems and failures of President Asad are fully discussed. Further chapters explain the ideological factors which have been of vital importance in Syrian politics, the development of education, the economy and society. The author looks at examples of contemporary Syrian literature and the way in which writers view the problems of their society and culture. This is a clear, succinct and readable account of modern Syria which will be essential for all those studying the Middle East, the developing world or international relations. |
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... Faisal and Abdallah, were ambitious men and the British decided to back them in their ambition to drive the Ottomans from the area. The two sides came to an agreement enshrined in documents called the Husain-McMahon correspondence ...
... Faisal in October 1918. He rode in followed by 1500 Arab horsemen amid scenes of great rejoicing and enthusiasm. To Faisal and his father, Husain, Damascus was the goal of their national ambitions. Surely it would mark the beginning of ...
... Faisal was totally outmanoeuvred and the French treated him with 'studied contempt'. The fiery French prime minister, Clemenceau, known in friendly fashion as 'the tiger', thoroughly distrusted Faisal and his British adviser, Lawrence.
... Faisal had accepted the arrangement at the peace conference whereby Lebanon was separated from Syria and there followed anti-Hashimite demonstrations in Damascus. Syrian politicians criticized Faisal and rejected the agreement. This was ...
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Contents
1935 | |
Independence 19451970 | 1945 |
Syria under Asad 19711986 | 18 |
Politics and Ideologies | |
The Search for Economic Progress | |
The Pursuit of Education | |
The Growth of Culture | |
People and Society | |
Conclusion | |
Index | |