Syria has frequently lacked sympathetic observers. This booklet attempts to interpret the rustic and its humans by way of how they see their very own heritage and of what they are attempting to accomplish. greater than a political or diplomatic background, it discusses the economic climate, society, schooling and tradition to aid the reader comprehend and clarify sleek Syria.

A description of the rustic offers with the actual and different components that have stimulated Syria’s improvement. An old survey concentrates typically at the interval after the second one global battle and explains why a data of Syrian historical past is critical and why Syrians examine their heritage within the method they do. The achievements, difficulties and screw ups of President Asad are absolutely mentioned. additional chapters clarify the ideological elements that have been of significant value in Syrian politics, the advance of schooling, the economic climate and society. the writer seems to be at examples of up to date Syrian literature and how within which writers view the issues in their society and culture.

This is a transparent, succinct and readable account of contemporary Syria to be able to be crucial for all these learning the center East, the constructing global or foreign relations.