Syria : Civil War to Holy War? Charles Glass ; with a foreword by Aaron Maté

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glass, Charles, Author.

Contributor:

Maté, Aaron, Author of introduction, etc.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political violence.

Humanitarian assistance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : OR Books 2025

Summary:

This book by Charles Glass provides an in-depth account of the Syrian Civil War, tracing its evolution from the Arab Spring protests in 2011 to one of the most devastating humanitarian crises of the 21st century. With firsthand reporting and extensive historical context, Glass examines the complex dynamics of the conflict, including the role of foreign powers, sectarian violence, and the rise of extremist factions like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The author highlights the political motivations behind the U.S. and its allies' involvement, particularly the CIA's covert operation to fuel insurgency against the Assad regime. Through detailed narratives from Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra, and other cities, Glass portrays the human suffering, displacement, and destruction brought about by the war, while also exploring the perspectives of Syrians from diverse backgrounds. The book is intended for readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, contemporary history, and the consequences of international intervention. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Back Cover

HalfTitle Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword to the Second Edition

Foreword to the First Edition

Introduction

Chapter One. A History Lesson

Chapter Two. Aleppo, September 2012: The Citadel

Chapter Three. Aleppo, Autumn 2012: Olive Oil Soap

Chapter Four. Damascus, Autumn 2013: Arab Spring, Syrian Winter

Chapter Five. Tadamon, Damascus, Winter 2013: A Fraternal Bloodbath

Chapter Six. Aleppo and Damascus, September 2014: A Shattered Mosaic

Chapter Seven. Damascus, Summer 2015: Friends Like These

Chapter Eight. Damascus, Autumn 2015: War Drums’ Sad Rhythm

Chapter Nine. Kessab, Autumn 2015: The Battle for Kessab

Chapter Ten. Damascus, Winter 2016–2017: Camp of the Defeated

Chapter Eleven. Damascus and Aleppo, Spring 2017: Morning Chorus

Chapter Twelve. Palmyra, October 2017: Zenobia’s Throne

Chapter Thirteen. Homs, January 2018: Another City Demolished

Chapter Fourteen. Washington, D.C., May 2018: Tell Me How This Ends

Chapter Fifteen. Damascus, December 2018: The Blood Cave

Chapter Sixteen. Damascus, February 2023: A Tourist in Syria

Epilogue. December 2024: Death in Damascus

Acknowledgments

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ISBN:

9781682196076

1682196070

OCLC:

1511106027