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Inside Syria : the backstory of their civil war and what the world can expect /

"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 un...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Erlich, Reese, 1947-2021
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.