Damascus A History
Damascus A History by Ross Burns, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2019, is a comprehensive account of the city’s historical significance, spanning from its emergence around 7000 BC to its independence in 1946. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate recent scholarship and includes an additional chapter that contextualizes the Syrian post-2011 conflict within the broader narrative of the city’s complex past. With 420 pages, this edition presents a detailed exploration of Damascus’s physical development and the various rulers that have influenced its trajectory.
Readers will find a rich examination of the city’s history, highlighting its role through various epochs, including the Aramaean, Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Turkish, and French periods. The book delves into the interplay of history and archaeology, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the social sciences and the historical landscape of the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated, Damascus A History offers a unique perspective on this significant city, making it an informative read for anyone exploring the intricate tapestry of Syrian history.
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Damascus, first published in 2005, was the first account in English of the history of the city, bringing out the crucial role it has played at many points in the region’s past. It traces the story of this colourful, significant and complex city through its physical development, from the its emergence in around 7000 BC through the changing cavalcade of Aramaean, Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Turkish and French rulers to independence in 1946. This new edition has been thoroughly updated using recent scholarship and includes an additional chapter placing the events of the Syrian post-2011 conflict in the context of the city’s tumultuous experiences over the last century.
This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the sweep of Syrian history and archaeology, and is an ideal partner to Burns’ Aleppo (2016). Lavishly illustrated, Damascus: A History remains a unique and compelling exploration of this fascinating city.
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