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. |
From inside the book
... defeats on the Crusaders and expel them from Jerusalem in 1187. Syrians look upon him as a hero who drove out ... defeated. Under Saladin Syria and Egypt were united and the capital moved to Cairo. The rulers who followed and who ...
... defeated the Mamlukes who had continued to rule Egypt under the Ottomans. British pressure soon forced the French to leave and in the confused aftermath there arose a new dynasty under a powerful leader, Muhammad Ali. He was of Albanian ...
... defeat together with the Central Powers . For Britain and France victory in Europe over the Kaiser's Germany was the all - important goal and most resources were thrown into the battles in the trenches . However , in the Middle East ...
... defeated.1 Both countries had firm ideas about their spheres of interest. Thus the Sykes-Picot agreement2 recognized French pre-eminence in Syria and Lebanon, British in Palestine and Iraq. This arrangement was made without any ...
You have reached your viewing limit for this book.
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 | |