Historical Dictionary of Syria: No. 22 (Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East) - Hardcover

Commins, David Dean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810831767 ISBN 13: 9780810831766

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 1996

Synopsis

A Syrian historical dictionary providing brief definitions of important personalities, places, events, and linguistic and religious groups from the Arab conquest in the 17th century to the present. Commins (history, Dickinson College) introduces the country with a general overview of its geography, population, and history which includes economic, political, and cultural attributes. The bibliography is divided by subject and will give scholars at least a rudimentary start in researching Syria's vast history from 2000 B.C. to current Arab-Israeli diplomatic negotiations. Includes a chronology and maps. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Review

Syria, one of the most important countries in the Middle East, has undergone tremendous change since the 1st edition of this valuable reference work, the only volume in English specifically devoted to the country...Because Syria is little known and has not had extensive coverage in the news, most libraries probably will consider a $70 reference book on the country a low priority. This would be unfortunate. This very fine reference work should be acquired in all large libraries with full coverage of Middle East reference tools. American Reference Books Annual Like other volumes in the series, this one provides an authoritative and succinct overview of the history of a nation about which many Americans are ignorant. It would be a good addition to academic and large public library collections. Booklist The latest in this excellent series...articles are accurate, clearly written, and concise...Recommended. All collections. CHOICE An extensive resource that allows the reader to reference Syria's past and present. Middle East Journal Praise for the first edition: The thoroughness of his work in this historical dictionary is among its more noteworthy traits. Every public and undergraduate library should own this dictionary... MESA Bulletin

Synopsis

A Syrian historical dictionary providing brief definitions of important personalities, places, events, and linguistic and religious groups from the Arab conquest in the 17th century to the present. Commins (history, Dickinson College) introduces the country with a general overview of its geography, population, and history which includes economic, p

Edition details

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810831767
• ISBN 13: 9780810831766
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336