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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... . Christianity flourished in the city under the Byzantines until AD 643 when invading Arab armies from central Arabia conquered the city once and for all in the name of Islam . The Greeks and Romans gave the ancient city its basic.
... Islamic one, facing towards the desert and the Semitic world. The Mosque was erected as a 'symbol of the political supremacy and moral prestige of Islam'. For a time Damascus was the capital of the whole Islamic world, a period of glory ...
... has expanded into another modern urban complex. The two towns have been the bases of important families in Syrian politics and therefore are also rivals to Damascus. Islam The towns and cities of Syria have tended to.
... Islamic world after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. No visitor to Damascus can fail to be struck by the number of mosques, the calls to prayer and the celebration of Muslim festivals, especially during and after the fast of Ramadan. Islam ...
... Islam, that named the shiat Ali which means 'party of Ali', began as a political movement among the Arabs in the ... Islamic features, extreme Shiism and Christian elements. They deify Ali and are very secretive about their practices ...
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 | |