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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... Palestine but were checked by the local ruler with the help of the British fleet at the battle of Acre in May 1799. The French had defeated the Mamlukes who had continued to rule Egypt under the Ottomans. British pressure soon forced ...
... Palestine and Iraq. This arrangement was made without any consultation of those directly concerned, the Arab inhabitants of the area, and would obviously conflict with the promises made to Sharif Husain if the term 'interest' was ...
... Palestine and later to destroying the State of Israel founded by them on Palestinian territory. Thus Greater Syria began its 'independent' life at the end of the First World War in a way very different from that conceived by the leaders ...
... Palestine, Jordan and Iraq were given to Britain, Syria and Lebanon (separated from each other) to France. Syria had experienced only a very short period of self-government after Faisal's arrival in Damascus in October 1918. An interim ...
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 | |