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The Makers of Modern Syria: The Rise and Fall of Syrian Democracy 1918-1958

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Makers of Modern Syria: The Rise and Fall of Syrian Democracy 1918-1958
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sami Moubayed
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreTravel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9780755606580
ClassificationsDewey:956.9104/1
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 17 black and white in 8-page plates

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Publication Date 20 February 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.

Author Biography

Sami Moubayed is a Syrian historian and journalist. From 2012 to 2013, he was a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, Lebanon. His articles on Middle East affairs have appeared in a variety of newspapers, including al-Ahram Weekly, al-Hayat, Gulf News, The Daily Star, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and Asia Times. He is a blogger with The Huffington Post and an online panelist with The Washington Post. He has written several books, including the best-selling Under the Black Flag (2016).