The Makers of Modern Syria

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.

Autorentext

Sami Moubayed is a Syrian historian and journalist.

Inhalt

List of Plates
Acknowledgements
Maps

1. Hands That Give, Never Take
2. Damascus Occupied
3. Syria in Revolt
4. The League of National Action
5. Encounter of a Lifetime
6. The Enemy of My Enemy
7. A New Dawn: August 1943
8. Blessed are the Educators
9. Evacuation
10. Dark Clouds
11. On the Brink of War
12. The Nakba
13. The Dictator of Damascus
14. The United Arab Republic and its Aftermath
    Dramatis Personae
    Notes
    Bibliography
    Index