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View From Damascus by Itamar Rabinovich Book News Annotation This collection gathers twenty one articles published over the last thirty years in academic journals discussing Syria's relations with Israel. Rabinovich was formerly Israel's chief negotiator with Syria. The modern Syria referred to in the subtitle... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $19.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The New Lion of Damascus: Bashar Al-Asad and Modern Syria by David W Lesch Publisher Comments Is Syria a rogue state? How important is it to the fates of Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Lebanon? Based on unique and extraordinary access to Syrias President Bashar al-Asad, his circle, and his family, this book tells Syrias inside story. David W. Lesch... (read more) List Price $37.00 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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Ambiguities of Domination: Politics, Rhetoric, and Symbols in Contemporary Syria by Lisa Wedeen Publisher Comments In Syria, the image of President Hafiz al-Asad is everywhere. In newspapers, on television, and during orchestrated spectacles Asad is praised as the "father," the "gallant knight," even the country's "premier pharmacist." Yet most Syrians, including... (read more) List Price $29.25 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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In the Lion's Den: An Eyewitness Account of Washington's Battle with Syria by Andrew Tabler Publisher Comments A key player in the Middle East and the site of violent protests in 2011, Syria has long been a thorn in Washington's side when it comes to forging peace or rolling back the influence of the Islamic republic of Iran. But only after the events of 9/11 and... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Off the Straight Path: Illicit Sex, Law, and Community in Ottoman Aleppo by Elyse Semerdjian Book News Annotation Semerdjian (Islamic and Middle Eastern history, Whitman College) analyzes how the shari'a courts of Ottoman Aleppo (located in modern- day Syria) treated the crime of zina, which has been defined as "any sexual intercourse between persons who are not... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $19.95 Used - Hardcover
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Damascus: A History by Ross Burns Publisher Comments Lavishly illustrated with beautiful photographs and original plans, Damascus provides for the first time in English a compelling and unique exploration of a fascinating city. Damascus traces the story of this colourful, significant and complex city... (read more) List Price $45.50 Your price: $39.95 New - Trade Paper
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Syria: An Historical Appreciation by Robin Fedden Your price: $7.48 Used - Hardcover
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I Married an Arab by Mary Winifred Bushraka Your price: $14.95 Used - Hardcover
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Economic Development of Syria by International Bank Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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Mirror To Damascus by Colin Thubron Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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