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...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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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.