The History of Syria
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, Middle East, Political Science, International
| Author: | John A. Shoup III | ISBN: | 9781440858352 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 25, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | John A. Shoup III |
| ISBN: | 9781440858352 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 25, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
This one-volume addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series focuses on the events in the history of Syria from ancient times to the present, allowing readers to place current events within the context of the country's history.
Following the series format, the book opens with a timeline of key events in Syria's history. An introductory chapter provides a broad overview of life in Syria today. Chronologically arranged chapters follow, beginning with Prehistory to the Byzantine Period. The latter half of the volume focuses on the modern historic events that have occurred since World War II. A glossary of terms, an appendix of notable people, and an annotated bibliography round out the work, making it an ideal resource for high school students, undergraduates, and other general readers who are looking for an introductory text on Syrian history.
This one-volume addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series focuses on the events in the history of Syria from ancient times to the present, allowing readers to place current events within the context of the country's history.
Following the series format, the book opens with a timeline of key events in Syria's history. An introductory chapter provides a broad overview of life in Syria today. Chronologically arranged chapters follow, beginning with Prehistory to the Byzantine Period. The latter half of the volume focuses on the modern historic events that have occurred since World War II. A glossary of terms, an appendix of notable people, and an annotated bibliography round out the work, making it an ideal resource for high school students, undergraduates, and other general readers who are looking for an introductory text on Syrian history.
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