{"product_id":"the-history-of-syria-hardcover","title":"The History of Syria - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Shoup\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSyria is a country in turmoil, making headlines almost daily with news about its violent civil war and refugee crisis.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis one-volume addition to the \u003cb\u003eGreenwood Histories of the Modern Nations\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn A. Shoup\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of anthropology at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco. He is author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eThe Nile: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.4 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47513100255453,"sku":"9781440858345","price":145.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/bUF2OFdOTzlhQ2ZJaE1aRC9EdnRUZz09.webp?v=1772153573","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-history-of-syria-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}