| The Makers of Modern Syria: The Rise and Fall of Syrian Democracy 1918-1958 Contributor(s): Moubayed, Sami (Author) |
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ISBN: 1784538639 ISBN-13: 9781784538637 Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General - Political Science | World - Middle Eastern - History | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 956.910 |
| Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (1.15 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the aftermath of World War I Syria paved a path towards democracy. Initially as part of the French mandate in the Middle East and latterly as an independent republic, Syria put in place the instruments of democratic government that it was hoped would lead to a stable future. This book tells the story of Syria's formative years, using previously-unseen material from the personal papers of Ahmad Sharabati, a prominent nationalist who served in different capacities during colonial times and early independence, first as minister of defense and then as minister of education. His experiences and those of others of his generation tell the story of Syria's short-lived democratic years, up to the union with Egypt as the United Arab Republic between 1958 and 1961. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moubayed, Sami: - Sami Moubayed is a Syrian historian and journalist. |