Damascus Between Democracy and Dictatorship
| Author | : Sami M. Moubayed |
| Publisher | : University Press of America |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0761817441 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780761817444 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (444 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Damascus Between Democracy and Dictatorship by : Sami M. Moubayed
Download or read book Damascus Between Democracy and Dictatorship written by Sami M. Moubayed and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2000 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1949 and 1957, ten coups shook Syria. Each attempt to overthrow the government was led by powers sympathetic to either the Soviet Union or the United States. Damascus Between Democracy and Dictatorship details the oscillations that rocked the Arab region during this transitional period, ultimately destroying Syria's chances for a stable democracy. Different levels of struggle are analyzed within the context of global Cold War politics, and the roles of specific leaders are critiqued.
