
- 225 pages
- English
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Syria As It Is
About this book
First published in 1939, Syria As It Is provides a comprehensive overview of the political history of Syria. It covers themes like the great Lebanon; the oldest city of the world; Druzes of Lebanon; stronghold of Islam; means of salvation; government of the Djebel Druze; Easter at Hama and Homs; disunited Syria; Republic of Syria till 1922; government of Latakia; and cedars of Lebanon. Rich in archival sources, maps, and images, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of Middle East history, Syrian history, and history in general.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Original Title
- Original Copyright
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Chapter I. The Great Lebanon (Republic of Lebanon)
- Chapter II. The Oldest City of the World (Republic of Lebanon)
- Chapter III. Druzes of Lebanon (Republic of Lebanon)
- Chapter IV. The Sun—Master of Men (Republic of Lebanon)
- Chapter V. A Stronghold of Islam (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter VI. Means of Salvation (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter VII. A National Hero (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter VIII. A Wilderness of Stones (Government of the Djebel Druze)
- Chapter IX. Easter at Hama and Homs (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter X. The Story of Zenoubia, Queen of Palmyra (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter XI. Haleb al Shahba (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter XII. The Romance of Seif-Ed-Daula (Republic of Syria)
- Chapter XIII. Disunited Syria
- Chapter XIV. ‘A City of Cilicia’ (Republic of Syria Till 1922)
- Chapter XV. Tragic Antioch (Sandjak of Haytay)
- Chapter XVI. The Crusades (Government of Latakia)
- Chapter XVII. Cedars of Lebanon (Republic of Lebanon)
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index