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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... Muslim intolerance. The Orthodox were 'protected' by Holy Russia until the 1917 Revolution. Soviet Communists were not interested in such activities and left the Orthodox Arabs more or less alone. This was to their benefit and partly ...
... Muslim conquerors of Syria. They are looked upon with pride by contemporary Syrians as proof of an Arab historical identity which existed despite the presence of foreign rulers. In AD 635 an Arab army fighting under the banner The ...
... Muslim and while there was a sense of being Ottoman, Syrian allegiance remained with local Arab leading families and officials who were used and trusted as intermediaries with the Ottoman authorities. Some of the families, coming from ...
... Muslims to whom they previously had had inferior status. The European powers were drawn directly into this situation ... Muslim population resented these changes and expressed its opposition in a series of uprisings against the Egyptian ...
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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 | |