Steel & Silk: Men & Women Who Have Shaped Syria 1900-2000

Steel & Silk: Men & Women Who Have Shaped Syria 1900-us.html00
Sami Moubayed (Author)
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This work consists of profiles of 341 men and women. Syria has led the Arab World in many ways for the past 100 years. It was the headquarters of the Arab nationalist movement in the 1910s and leader of women's emancipation in the 1920s. It was among the first Arab countries to achieve independence from colonial rule in 1946, and among the region's earliest and healthiest democracies in the 1950s. From this point on, Syria produced an array of leading poets, writers, and painters. In the 1970s, Syria was the first Arab country to appoint women as judges, parliamentary deputies, ministers, and ambassadors. Here, meet the nationalists who led the independence struggle in Syria, meet the politicians who maneuvered its politics into becoming a central power-broker in the Middle East, meet the poets, the painters and thinkers as well as the diplomats, journalists, and civil servants and meet the women and men who shaped 20th century Syria. It also includes a workshop for journalists and researchers that includes an annotated timeline of 20th Century Syria, facts on Syria, and brief bios of the current leadership.

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• Published on: 2005-10-01
• Original language: English
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• Dimensions: 6.10" h x 1.50" w x 9.06" l, 2.15 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 623 pages

Dissident Syria: Making Oppositional Arts Official

Dissident Syria: Making Oppositional Arts Official
miriam cooke (Author)

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From 1970 until his death in 2000, Hafiz Asad ruled Syria with an iron fist. His regime controlled every aspect of daily life. Seeking to preempt popular unrest, Asad sometimes facilitated the expression of anti-government sentiment by appropriating the work of artists and writers, turning works of protest into official agitprop. Syrian dissidents were forced to negotiate between the desire to genuinely criticize the authoritarian regime, the risk to their own safety and security that such criticism would invite, and the fear that their work would be co-opted as government propaganda, as what miriam cooke calls “commissioned criticism.” In this intimate account of dissidence in Asad’s Syria, cooke describes how intellectuals attempted to navigate between charges of complicity with the state and treason against it.

A renowned scholar of Arab cultures, cooke spent six months in Syria during the mid-1990s familiarizing herself with the country’s literary scene, particularly its women writers. While she was in Damascus, dissidents told her that to really understand life under Hafiz Asad, she had to speak with playwrights, filmmakers, and, above all, the authors of “prison literature.” She shares what she learned in Dissident Syria. She describes touring a sculptor’s studio, looking at the artist’s subversive work as well as at pieces commissioned by the government. She relates a playwright’s view that theater is unique in its ability to stage protest through innuendo and gesture. Turning to film, she shares filmmakers’ experiences of making movies that are praised abroad but rarely if ever screened at home. Filled with the voices of writers and artists, Dissident Syria reveals a community of conscience within Syria to those beyond its borders.

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• Published on: 2007-08-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.66" h x .51" w x 6.18" l, .62 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Ephrem the Syrian: Hymns (The Classics of Western Spirituality)

Ephrem the Syrian: Hymns (The Classics of Western Spirituality)
Ephrem the Syrian (Author), Kathleen E. McVey (Translator), John Meyendorff (Foreword)
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Ephrem was born in the Mesopotamian city of Nisibis toward the end of the third century. An outpost of the Roman Empire, Nisibis and its Christian citizens were to be formed by the reign of Constantine and by the doctrines of the Council of Nicea. There, in the context of a large and sophisticated Jewish population and numerous Gnostic sects, Ephrem sought to defend orthodox Nicene Christianity. His teaching and writing made him an influential voice in the life of Syriac Christianity through the peaceful years of Constantine's patronage, the years of persecution after 361 under Emperor Julian, and the conflict between Persians and Romans which ultimately forced Ephrem to move to Edessa where he stayed until his death in 373. It was as a poet that Ephrem made his greatest impact. Writing in isosyllabic verses called madrashe, he attained a literary brilliance that won him a place of prominence not only in his own tradition, but also in the Coptic, Ethiopian, Armenian, and Arabic traditions as well. His hymns, praised in the West by Jerome, had a formative influence on the development of medieval religious drama in Europe. Blending Greek forms with his native style, he wove a highly crafted poetry of rich symbolism, attempting to fit the events of his day into a cosmic framework of God's redemptive act in Christ. Ephrem's combination of elements of Stoicism and Middle Platonism with Christian belief in a form reminiscent of the great second century apologists produced a corpus that speaks of his own literary genius and even more eloquently of the majesty and beauty of the divine source of all true poetry. Here, in a fresh and lively translation, are the Hymns on the Nativity, Hymns Against Julian, and the Hymns on Virginity and the Symbols of the Lord in which that voice may be heard closely and appreciated, wondered at, and enjoyed.

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• Brand: Paulist Press
• Published on: 1990-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 474 pages

The Middle East on the Eve of Modernity: Aleppo in the Eighteenth Century (Study of the Middle East Institute Ser)

The Middle East on the Eve of Modernity: Aleppo in the Eighteenth Century (Study of the Middle East Institute Ser)
Abraham Marcus (Author)
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An historical portrait of society in the pre-modern Middle East, which focuses on the great Syrian city of Aleppo, piecing together aspects of life from business and family to leisure and medicine. It attempts to throw new light on events in 18th-century Ottoman history.

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• Published on: 1992-11-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.02" h x 1.06" w x 6.06" l, 1.36 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 418 pages

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Lessons from the Iraqi Refugee Experience

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Lessons from the Iraqi Refugee Experience
Institute for Iraqi Studies (Author), Sarah Tobin (Editor)

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Credible estimates reveal
that one of out every six Syrians have fled their homes, or what remains of their homes, often with little more than what they might carry in their arms or wear on their backs. Millions have sought safety in other towns and villages, and many have been forced to flee several times. About one and a half million
Syrians now find a measure of safety in neighboring countries; some find it in the relative order of well-run camps, but many others are not nearly so fortunate. After escaping from predatory militias and vengeful deadly attacks, victims continue to be prey for criminals, sexual predators, sectarian vigilantes and even militia allies of the Syrian government.

A number of governments that have pledged contributions have failed to deliver fully on their promises, and neighboring countries, not least Jordan and Lebanon, are strapped for adequate resources and justifiably fear that violence inside Syria will spread to their own citizens. If first and foremost the Syrian refugee crisis (which encompasses external refugees and internally displaced civilians) is a humanitarian crisis on the scale of some of the worst natural disasters of recent years, this man-made disaster also threatens structural political damage far from its epicenter.

Borders are arbitrary lines on a map, but family ties, tribal links, sectarian affinities and trading ties routinely transcend Syria’s borders with its neighbors. Along the Syria-Lebanon border, for instance, one finds Lebanese villages within Syrian , and the porous Iraq-Syria border is notorious. In my own travels decades ago I well recall visiting Turkish border towns, such as Kilis, which survived as entrepôts for trade with Syria and Iraq.

In March, the Institute for Iraqi Studies hosted a workshop in order to gain a shared understanding of the disaster, as well as bring insights to bear from Iraq’s recent refugee tragedy, which at its height directly affected one out of every six Iraqis (the same ratio as Syria today). Indeed, according to 2012 data cited in this report (p. 25), nearly three million Iraqis remain displaced or as refugees, more than two decades after the uprising of 1991 and a decade following the U.S.-U.K. invasion; they stand as a telling reminder that what is happening today to Syrians will impose longstanding, long remembered consequences.

A thoughtful and informed group of participants contributed to making the March 29 workshop successful, as may be discerned for the presentation summaries found in this report. Several participants were able to share data and observations from fresh fieldwork. [Please consult the institute website (www.bu.edu/iis) for the complete streaming audio archive for the workshop.] The opening presentation by Vicky Kelberer offers an incisive overview of the Syrian refugee crisis, and a video of the presentation is also found on the website along with accompanying presentation graphics.

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• Published on: 2013-05-17
• Released on: 2013-05-17
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Fire from Heaven: Studies in Syriac Theology And Liturgy (Variorum Collected Studies Series)

Fire from Heaven: Studies in Syriac Theology And Liturgy (Variorum Collected Studies Series)
Sebastian Brock (Author)

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This fourth collection by Sebastian Brock focuses on three areas: the christology of the Church of the East, the distinctive phraseology of the invocations to the Holy Spirit in the Syriac liturgical tradition, and two important early Commentaries on the Liturgy. The inclusion of the Church of the East into ecumenical dialogue in recent years has stimulated a renewed study of its christology, which has often been badly misunderstood. A close study of the formative texts of the fifth to seventh centuries indicates that the traditional characterisation of this Church as 'Nestorian' is not only unsatisfactory, but also thoroughly misleading. There follows a series of studies of the wording of the many invocations to the Holy Spirit to be found in Syriac liturgical texts. These bring to light a number of intriguing features, some of which can be traced back to the Jewish roots of one strand of early Syriac Christianity. Syriac also preserves one of the earliest Commentaries on the Liturgy; dating from the fifth century, it proved influential in all three Syriac liturgical traditions, and was even translated into Sogdian. This short text, and another longer work by Gabriel of Qatar (fl. c. 600), are introduced and translated in full.

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• Published on: 2006-06
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Hardcover
• 403 pages

The Politics of Knowledge in Premodern Islam: Negotiating Ideology and Religious Inquiry (Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks)

The Politics of Knowledge in Premodern Islam: Negotiating Ideology and Religious Inquiry (Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks)
Omid Safi (Author)
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The eleventh and twelfth centuries comprised a period of great significance in Islamic history. The Great Saljuqs, a Turkish-speaking tribe hailing from central Asia, ruled the eastern half of the Islamic world for a great portion of that time. In a far-reaching analysis that combines social, cultural, and political history, Omid Safi demonstrates how the Saljuqs tried to create a lasting political presence by joining forces with scholars and saints, among them a number of well-known Sufi Muslims, who functioned under state patronage.

In order to legitimize their political power, Saljuq rulers presented themselves as champions of what they alleged was an orthodox and normative view of Islam. Their notion of religious orthodoxy was constructed by administrators in state-sponsored arenas such as madrasas and khanaqahs. Thus orthodoxy was linked to political loyalty, and disloyalty to the state was articulated in terms of religious heresy.

Drawing on a vast reservoir of primary sources and eschewing anachronistic terms of analysis such as nationalism, Safi revises conventional views both of the Saljuqs as benevolent Muslim rulers and of the Sufis as timeless, ethereal mystics. He makes a significant contribution to understanding premodern Islam as well as illuminating the complex relationship between power and religious knowledge.

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• Published on: 2006-01-31
• Released on: 2006-01-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x .83" w x 6.14" l, 1.12 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

The Middle East Then and Now: The History of Israel, Iran, Syria and Afghanistan

The Middle East Then and Now: The History of Israel, Iran, Syria and Afghanistan
Charles River Editors (Author)
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*Includes maps of the Middle East and pictures of important leaders
*Includes an introduction for each country
*Includes a Table of Contents

Before World War I, the West was largely unfamiliar with the Middle East, but in less than 100 years it has become the world's hotspot, a turbulent and volatile tinder box full of sectarian, nationalist and cultural strife. In 2012, the Middle East is home to the Arab Spring, civil war in Syria, NATO operations in Afghanistan, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Iran's nuclear program, all of which continue to concern the rest of the world.

The Middle East Then and Now looks at all of today's issues, as well as the history of four nations at the forefront of the conflict. In analyzing Israel's past and present, this ebook breaks down all the terms often thrown around in the Middle East that make the peace process a political minefield, and one that both beginners and sophisticated followers have a hard time keeping up with. Serving as both a glossary and primer of the history of the Middle East conflict and the peace process, The Middle East Then and Now defines the terms, looks at the history, discusses previous attempts at negotiations like Oslo and Taba, identifies important figures, and explains the arguments and mentalities of each side, showing why the conflict has proven so intractable.

Although Iran was home of the Persian Empire and once had peaceful nuclear programs with Western cooperation before the Islamic revolution, today it is widely considered Israel's archenemy and an antagonist of the West. This book traces Iran's history from the Ancient Persian Empire to today.


As one of the hottest political topics in the world today, nearly everyone is aware of the ongoing violence in Syria, between forces loyal to the regime of Bashar al-Assad and opposition looking to overthrow the regime. Within that narrative are a number of sensitive issues, including sectarian strife between the majority Sunni population and the Alawites, not to mention Christians. People may know what’s going on in Syria today, but how did Syria get to where it is today, at the forefront of the Arab Spring? The history of Syria in the last century is one of turbulence, violence, and political intrigue, with local religious sects battling for control of the land while foreign powers vied to maintain influence over the region. What resulted was a toxic and twisted mess that has precipitously affected the entire region, from Israel and Lebanon to Iran and Iraq.


In the 21st century, as NATO’s operation against the Taliban and al-Qaeda has dragged on for over a decade, the old maxim that Afghanistan is the graveyard of empires has been revived. Indeed, the rugged, desolate, and mountainous region was a place that many Westerners likely could not have found on a map before the attacks of September 11, and now the nation’s border with Pakistan is one of the world’s hottest spots. Thanks to Afghanistan and the “Af-Pak” theater, people continue to learn about groups like the Haqqani Network, NATO’s struggles to subdue the Taliban and affiliated militants in Afghanistan are merely the latest chapter in Afghanistan’s very turbulent history. Well before the current conflict, Afghanistan frustrated the Soviet Union, and various tribes and religions have attempted to gain traction there over the last several centuries. The history of Afghanistan is a lesson in convolution.

Along with maps and pictures, The Middle East Then and Now looks at the region's history and today's issues, explaining how the Middle East became what it was today. With this comprehensive primer, get caught up on the state of affairs today.

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• Published on: 2012-06-19
• Released on: 2012-06-19
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Mirror to Damascus

Mirror to Damascus
Colin Thubron (Author)
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Mirror to Damascus is a unique portrait of a city now obscured by recent upheavals, by one of the most indefatigable and popular of travel writers.

Described by the author as simply “a work of love,” Mirror to Damascus is an enthralling and fascinating history of Damascus from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, as well as being a charming and witty personal record of a city well-loved.

In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, Thubron explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of the Damascenes in an amusing and perceptive manner, whilst interspersing the narrative with innumerable anecdotes about travellers of bygone days.

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• Published on: 2009-01-06
• Released on: 2009-01-06
• Format: Import
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

In the House of the Law: Gender and Islamic Law in Ottoman Syria and Palestine

In the House of the Law: Gender and Islamic Law in Ottoman Syria and Palestine
Judith E. Tucker (Author)
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In an rewarding new study, Tucker explores the way in which Islamic legal thinkers understood Islam as it related to women and gender roles. In seventeenth and eighteenth century Syria and Palestine, Muslim legal thinkers gave considerable attention to women's roles in society, and Tucker shows how fatwas, or legal opinions, greatly influenced these roles. She challenges prevailing views on Islam and gender, revealing Islamic law to have been more fluid and flexible than previously thought. Although the legal system had a consistent patriarchal orientation, it was modulated by sensitivities to the practical needs of women, men, and children. In her comprehensive overview of a field long neglected by scholars, Tucker deepens our understanding of how societies, including our own, construct gender roles.

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• Published on: 2000-07-03
• Released on: 1998-05-29
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Antiochus The Great

Antiochus The Great
Michael Taylor (Author)



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A teenage king in 223 BC, Antiochus III inherited an empire in shambles, ravaged by civil strife and eroded by territorial secessions. He proved himself a true heir of Alexander: he defeated rebel armies and embarked on a campaign of conquest and reunification. Although repulsed by Ptolemy IV at the Battle of Raphia, his eastern campaigns reaffirmed Seleucid hegemony as far as modern Afghanistan and Pakistan. Returning westward, he defeated Ptolemy V at Panion (200 BC) and succeeded in adding Koile Syria to the Seleucid realm. At the height of his powers, he challenged growing Roman power, unimpressed by their recent successes against Carthage and Macedon. His expeditionary force was crushed at Thermopylae and evacuated. Refusing to bow before Roman demands, Antiochus energetically mobilized against Roman invasion, but was again decisively defeated at the epic battle of Magnesia. Despite the loss of territory and prestige enshrined in the subsequent Peace of Apamea, Antiochus III left the Seleucid Empire in far better condition than he found it. Although sometimes presented as a failure against the unstoppable might of Rome, Antiochus III must rank as one of the most energetic and effective rulers of the Ancient world. In addition to discussing the career of Antiochus III, Michael Taylor examines Seleucid military organization and royal administration.

• Published on: 2013-08-30
• Binding: Hardcover

Syria's Uprising and the Fracturing of the Levant (Adelphi series)

Syria's Uprising and the Fracturing of the Levant (Adelphi series)
Emile Hokayem (Author)

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As an upbeat and peaceful uprising quickly and brutally descended into a zero-sum civil war, Syria has crumbled from a regional player into an arena in which a multitude of local and foreign actors compete. The volatile regional fault lines that run through Syria have ruptured during this conflict, and the course of events in this fragile yet strategically significant country will profoundly shape the future of the Levant.

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• Published on: 2013-07-04
• Binding: Paperback

Syria and Iran: Diplomatic Alliance and Power Politics in the Middle East (Library of Modern Middle East Studies)

Syria and Iran: Diplomatic Alliance and Power Politics in the Middle East (Library of Modern Middle East Studies)
Jubin M. Goodarzi (Author)
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The alliance between Syria and Iran has proved to be an enduring feature on the political landscape of the Middle East. Moreover, since its inception after the Iranian Revolution, it has had a significant impact in terms of moulding events and bringing about major changes in this troubled region. The study demonstrates that, contrary to prevailing views, the alliance between the two states has been essentially defensive in nature. It emerged in response to a series of events and developments, most notably, the Iraqi invasion of Iran in 1980, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and U.S. adventurism in the Middle East. This book traces the critical stages in the evolution and consolidation of the alliance in the 1980s, and offers explanations for its longevity into the 21st century.

• Rank: #106755 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07-15
• Released on: 2009-07-07
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

Ashes of Hama: The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria

Ashes of Hama: The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
Raphael Lefevre (Author)

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When the convulsions of the Arab Spring first became manifest in Syria in March 2011, the Ba'athist regime was quick to blame the protests on the 'Syrian Muslim Brotherhood' and its 'al-Qaeda affiliates.' But who are these Islamists so determined to rule a post-Assad Syria?

Little has been published on militant Islam in Syria since Hafez Assad's regime destroyed the Islamist movement in its stronghold of Hama in February 1982. This book bridges that gap by providing readers with the first comprehensive account of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood's history to date.

In this ground-breaking account of Syria's most prominent, yet highly secretive, Islamist organisation, the author draws on previously untapped sources: the memoirs of former Syrian jihadists; British and American archives; and also a series of wide-ranging interviews with the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood's historical leaders as well as those who battled against themmany speaking on the record for the first time. Ashes of Hama uncovers the major aspects of the Islamist struggle: from the Brotherhood's radicalisation and its 'jihad' against the Ba'athist regime and subsequent exile, to a spectacular comeback at the forefront of the Syrian revolution in 2011a remarkable turnaround for an Islamist movement which all analysts had pronounced dead amid the ruins of Hama in 1982.

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• Published on: 2013-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

To Train His Soul in Books: Syriac Asceticism in Early Christianity (Cua Studies in Early Christianity)

To Train His Soul in Books: Syriac Asceticism in Early Christianity (Cua Studies in Early Christianity)
Robin Darling Young (Editor), Monica J. Blanchard (Editor)

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Flourishing from the inland cities of Syria down through the Tigris and Euphrates valley, Syriac speakers in late antiquity created a new and often brilliant expression of Christian culture. Although the origins of their traditions are notoriously difficult to trace, authors of fourth-century Syrian communities achieved sophisticated forms of expression whose content little resembles the Christian culture of their neighbors to the west. From the fourth through the seventh centuries they achieved religious works of great beauty and complexity. Increasing interest in Syriac Christianity has prompted recent translations and studies. To Train His Soul in Books explores numerous aspects of this rich religious culture, extending previous lines of scholarly investigation and demonstrating the activity of Syriac-speaking scribes and translators busy assembling books for the training of biblical interpreters, ascetics, and learned clergy. Befitting an intensely literary culture, it begins with the development of Syriac poetry--the genre beloved by Ephrem and other, anonymous authors. It considers the long tradition of Aramaic and Syriac words for the chronic condition of sin, and explores the dimensions of the immense work of Syriac translators with a study of the Syriac life of Athanasius. Essays consider the activity of learned ascetics, with a proposal of the likely monastic origin of the Apocalypse of Daniel; the goal and concept of renunciation; and the changes rung by Syriac-speaking ascetics on the daily reality of housekeeping. Also included in the volume are two essays on the influence of Syriac literary culture on Greek traditions, and in turn ascetic life. Finally, an original poem in Syriac demonstrates the continuing vitality of this culture, both in its homeland and in the Diaspora. These essays seek to extend and honor the work of renowned scholar and pillar of the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages at the Catholic University of America, Sidney H. Griffith.

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• Published on: 2011-08-01
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Hardcover
• 248 pages

The Great Syrian Revolt and the Rise of Arab Nationalism (CMES Modern Middle East Series)

The Great Syrian Revolt and the Rise of Arab Nationalism (CMES Modern Middle East Series)
Michael Provence (Author)
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The Great Syrian Revolt of 1925 was the largest and longest-lasting anti-colonial insurgency in the inter-war Arab East. Mobilizing peasants, workers, and army veterans, rather than urban elites and nationalist intellectuals, it was the first mass movement against colonial rule in the Middle East. The revolt failed to liberate Syria from French occupation, but it provided a model of popular nationalism and resistance that remains potent in the Middle East today. Each subsequent Arab uprising against foreign rule has repeated the language and tactics of the Great Syrian Revolt.

In this work, Michael Provence uses newly released secret colonial intelligence sources, neglected memoirs, and popular memory to tell the story of the revolt from the perspective of its participants. He shows how Ottoman-subsidized military education created a generation of leaders of modest background who came to rebel against both the French Mandate rulers of Syria and the Syrian intellectuals and landowners who helped the colonial regime to function. This new popular nationalism was unprecedented in the Arab world. Provence shows compellingly that the Great Syrian Revolt was a formative event in shaping the modern Middle East.

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• Published on: 2009-09-17
• Released on: 2009-09-17
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Sufi Visionary of Ottoman Damascus: 'Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulusi, 1641-1731 (Routledge Sufi Series)

Sufi Visionary of Ottoman Damascus: 'Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulusi, 1641-1731 (Routledge Sufi Series)
Elizabeth Sirriyeh (Author)

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The Syrian Goddess

The Syrian Goddess
Lucian of Samosata (Author), Herbert A. Strong (Translator), John Garstang (Translator)

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Lucian of Samosata's De Dea Syria, (the Syrian Goddess) is one of the most 'notorious' classical writings. Not only does it acknowledge that at one time a paramount Goddess was worshipped in regions of the Ancient Near East, it goes into details of the practices of her devotees which later generations considered reprehensible. Nonetheless De Dea played an important role in the development of modern Neopaganism; Robert Graves cited it as one of the few actual accounts of ancient Goddess-worship.

Lucian recounts his personal observations of the worship of the Goddess Atargatis (a form of Isthar or Astarte) at the temple of Hierapolis, in what is today Turkey. Lucian writes in the style of Herodotus, and, remarkably, in Herodotus' dialect of Greek, which at that time was over five hundred years old. Lucian describes huge phalliform idols, cross-dressing priests who castrated themselves, ritual prostitution of female worshippers, and occasional infant human sacrifice. Unlike most of the other writings of Lucian, he is not being explicitly satirical or ironic, nor is he writing fiction. Strong and Garstang claim that this was largely a historically valid description, supported by other ancient writers, texts, and archaeology. Among other passages of interest, there is a variant account of the Greek flood myth of Deucalion which is here blended with pre-biblical Ancient Near Eastern deluge accounts. --J.B. Hare

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• Published on: 2009-06-22
• Released on: 2009-06-22
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Lionhearts: Richard 1, Saladin, and the Era of the Third Crusade

Lionhearts: Richard 1, Saladin, and the Era of the Third Crusade
Geoffrey Regan (Author)
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The book is a dazzling paralell of two of the greatest figuresof the twelfth century. In alternating chapters, Regan presents the early years and rise to absolute authority of each man...

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• Published on: 1999-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

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"The crowned heads of Europe launch a new military campaign to reconquer the Holy Land. The time has come for you to assemble your armies and take back the land as Richard the Lionheart. Or to assume the role of the great Saladin and defend your people against the oncoming invasion. Lionheart: Kings Crusade gives you the chance to make the dreams of the past a reality. Lionheart: Kings Crusade is a real-time strategy game that places you in the era of the Third Crusade, spanning the years 1189-1192. Control and upgrade the leaders and their armies, lead your men into fierce battles, complete the objectives of the campaign by guiding various historical factions through political events, collect relics, and unlock new content on your crusade." Key Features: "- Play through two single-player campaigns Crusader and Saracen - Oversee hundreds of soldiers in real-time epic battles - Command your forces, conquer territory, and expand your realm on a fully 3D map - Strategically manage your army between missions - Rewrite the past with famous historical characters serving as the main heroes" System requirements OS Windows XP / Vista / 7 CPU Pentium 4 3,2 GHz / AMD64 3500+ RAM 1,5 GB GPU Nvidia 6600 /Radeon X700 DirectX 9.0c HDD 8 GB

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Cleopatra's Wedding Present: Travels through Syria (Living Out: Gay and Lesbian Autobiographies)

Cleopatra's Wedding Present: Travels through Syria (Living Out: Gay and Lesbian Autobiographies)
Robert Tewdwr Moss (Author)
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    Cleopatra’s Wedding Present is the rare book that captivates its reader from the first page. Like the best travel books, Robert Tewdwr Moss’s memoir of his travels through Syria resonates on many levels: as a profoundly telling vivisection of Middle Eastern society, a chilling history of ethnic crimes, a picaresque adventure story, a purely entertaining travelogue, and a poignant romance.
    Tewdwr Moss, a brilliant young writer who was murdered in London the day after he finished this book, left this lyrical gem as his legacy. He adeptly captures an essence of the Middle East that is foreign to most of us, but which becomes real with his astute observations of the region’s culture and explosive politics. He conveys what so many westerners find both fascinating and frightening in the Middle East, making no attempt to mask circumstances that are appalling and dangerous while also exotic, beautiful, and sometimes very funny.
    Mesopotamia, now present-day Syria, was part of Mark Anthony’s love gift to Cleopatra. Then and now, it is a land of mystery and love.

The Wisconsin edition is only for sale in the United States and it's dependencies.

• Rank: #58674 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.82" h x .79" w x 5.91" l, .93 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 252 pages

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Cleopatra''''s Wedding Present: Travels through Syria (Living Out: Gay and Lesbian Autobiographies)Robert Tewdwr Moss ISBN: 9780299192907 Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press Published date: Sep 1 2003 Hardcover COMMENTS: Used - Acceptable Reading copy. May have damage to cover, notes, underlining, highlighting, but all text legible. May have tears to DJ or missing DJ.SKU: N3-14-A-07-0953

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