Synopsis
A description (a gazetteer and complementary information) of Syria's architectural/archaeological heritage. A guide for the serious traveller, it explores Syria's turbulent history and varied cultural influences, linking particular sites to the deeds of men such as Alexander and Saladin.
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""the best thing on the market and essential for anyone who takes their Syrian travelling seriously""-- Hugh Kennedy, Times Literary Supplement ""This wonderful guidebook...is without question the most impressive historical guide to Syria in the English language...[and] succeeds beyond all expectations""--Yasser Tabbaa, MESA Bulletin ""this excellent, well-organized and highly readable guide is a must for any traveller seriously committed to Syria""--Erica C.D.Hunter, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies ""[The Monuments of Syria] is something which has long been needed and it will be used for many years to come by those visiting the ancient and medieval sites of Syria""--M.C.A.MacDonald, Oxford Journals ""Invaluable"" -- Barnaby Rogerson, Country Life,
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A description (a gazetteer and complementary information) of Syria's architectural/archaeological heritage. A guide for the serious traveller, it explores Syria's turbulent history and varied cultural influences, linking particular sites to the deeds of men such as Alexander and Saladin.
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