Inside Syria : the backstory of their civil war and what the world can expect / Reese Erlich ; foreword by Noam Chomsky.
2014
DS98.6 .E75 2014 (Mapit)
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Title
Inside Syria : the backstory of their civil war and what the world can expect / Reese Erlich ; foreword by Noam Chomsky.
Author
Erlich, Reese W., 1947-
ISBN
9781616149482 hardcover
1616149485 hardcover
1616149485 hardcover
Published
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2014.
Language
English
Description
313 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Call Number
DS98.6 .E75 2014
Dewey Decimal Classification
956.9104/2
Summary
"Based on first-hand reporting from Syria and Washington, journalist Reese Erlich unravels the complex dynamics underlying the Syrian civil war. Through vivid, on-the-ground accounts and interviews with both rebel leaders and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Erlich gives the reader a better understanding of this momentous power struggle and why it matters. Through his many contacts inside Syria, the author reveals who is supporting Assad and why; he describes the agendas of the rebel factions; and he depicts in stark terms the dire plight of many ordinary Syrian people caught in the cross-fire. The book also provides insights into the role of the Kurds, the continuing influence of Iran, and the policies of US leaders who seem interested only in protecting US regional interests. As Erlich shows, current events in Syria can be best understood by looking at Syria's recent history, especially the roles of key historic figures. Several chapters are devoted to these influential leaders--including T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), journalist Lowell Thomas, Muslim brotherhood founder Hassan al Banna, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Saddam Hussein, and Hafez al-Assad. Disturbing and enlightening at once, this timely book shows you not only what is happening inside Syria but why it is so important for the Middle East, the US, and the world"-- Provided by publisher.
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Maps on lining papers.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-287) and index.
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Table of Contents
The uprising that wasn't supposed to be
Lawrence of Syria
Treaties, rebellions, and independence : 1919-1946
Wars and coups
then the Assads arrive : 1947-2011
The uprising begins
Chemical weapons, military offensives, and stalemate
Who supports Assad?
Why Iran backs Syria
Will the Kurds have their way?
Israel, Palestine, and Syria
United States, Russia, and outside powers
Appendix 1. A quick guide to Syrian politics and terms
Appendix 2. Syria timeline : key dates since World War I.
Lawrence of Syria
Treaties, rebellions, and independence : 1919-1946
Wars and coups
then the Assads arrive : 1947-2011
The uprising begins
Chemical weapons, military offensives, and stalemate
Who supports Assad?
Why Iran backs Syria
Will the Kurds have their way?
Israel, Palestine, and Syria
United States, Russia, and outside powers
Appendix 1. A quick guide to Syrian politics and terms
Appendix 2. Syria timeline : key dates since World War I.