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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... Husain and Hasan, were killed by their opponents. As one Shii historian has written, 'Never has a more disastrous event befallen Islam'. Their martyrdom is still marked annually by mourning ceremonies and plays. The Shia developed a ...
... Husain of the Hashimite family . ( The Hashimites , descendants of the Prophet Muhammad , had been appointed guardians of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina by the Ottomans and had become virtual rulers of the territory there - the ...
... Husain-McMahon correspondence. (McMahon was British High Commissioner in Egypt.) The Sharif would lead an Arab revolt against the Turks in return for British aid and promises of future independent rule over Arab territories which were ...
... Husain, Damascus was the goal of their national ambitions. Surely it would mark the beginning of a revived Arab empire. They had a great shock. General Allenby also entered Damascus and told Faisal that (according to the Sykes-Picot ...
... Husain, was abandoned by the British and he left the Hijaz ignominiously in 1924 after which the Saudis incorporated the area into the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Husain died in Amman in 1931 thoroughly (and rightly) disillusioned with ...
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 | |