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Syria, Second Edition
  • Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
  • ISBN-10: 1604130199
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-60413-019-5
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $35.00
  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 09/01/2008
  • Dewey Number: 956
  • Reading Level: Grades 6-12
  • Pages: 128

Summary

For more than 4,000 years, the land known as Syria was marched over, sacked, and occupied by soldiers of many empires of the world. In 1516, Syria became part of the vast Ottoman Empire of the Turks. After the Ottomans’ defeat in World War I, Syria came under the authority of France. In 1946, Syria gained its independence, but began several decades of unstable government that ended with the election of Hafez Assad as president in 1970. His son Bashar Assad became his unlikely successor in 2000 and is credited with bringing his country into the 21st century. Today, Syria has been criticized for its influence in Lebanese affairs and for its suspected terrorist funding.

Specifications

Full-color and black-and-white photographs and maps. Chronology and timeline. Bibliography. Web sites. Further reading. Index.

About the Author(s)

Jack Morrison is a longtime Philadelphia newspaperman. He has published poetry and short stories and has edited several novels.

Adam Woog has written more than 60 books for adults, young adults, and children, including The Palestinian National Authority, Second Edition in the Creation of the Modern Middle East set.

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