Syria's Terrorist War on Lebanon and the Peace Process (Hardcover)

by Marius Deeb (Author) "It is remarkable how little is known about the nature of Asad's regime and even those who have delved into its nature failed to make..." (more)
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"Marius Deeb has written an authoritative, knowing book on the ways of dictatorship in Syria. It offers an unflinching analysis of the Syrian regime of Hafez Assad. Subtle, and superbly researched, it is the work of a historian who knows his way around the politics of the Arab world. A first-rate book." -- Fouad Ajami, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

"This is a major contribution to the study of inter-Arab politics and, more generally, of contemporary Middle East politics. Professor Deeb presents a meticulously researched and argued assessment of Syria's policies in Lebanon, a subject on which he is a leading authority. The book's point of view will arouse considerable debate and controversy, thereby increasing its visibility and circulation. Years from now, this book will be cited as a landmark contribution in the field." --Naomi Weinberger, Ph.D., Director, UN Studies Program, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
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"Marius Deeb has written an authoritative, knowing book on the ways of dictatorship in Syria. It offers an unflinching analysis of the Syrian regime of Hafez Assad. Subtle, and superbly researched, it is the work of a historian who knows his way around the politics of the Arab world. A first-rate book." -- Fouad Ajami, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies"This is a major contribution to the study of inter-Arab politics and, more generally, of contemporary Middle East politics. Professor Deeb presents a meticulously researched and argued assessment of Syria's policies in Lebanon, a subject on which he is a leading authority. The book's point of view will arouse considerable debate and controversy, thereby increasing its visibility and circulation. Years from now, this book will be cited as a landmark contribution in the field." --Naomi Weinberger, Ph.D., Director, UN Studies Program, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (July 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403962480
• ISBN-13: 978-1403962485
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,937,726 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The very truth, September 21, 2005

By	GTN-ohio "gtn-ohio" (USA) - See all my reviews

It is a controversial book where some might not agree at all with the author, but from a person who was there during the war a lot of what the author wrote is very accurate and the Lebanese people from all religions suffered from the Syrian dictator Hafez El-asad and his control over lebanon for three decades...luckily things are changing now for Lebanon and I hope all the region becomes really democratic including Syria...

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tells it how it is., August 13, 2005

By	Avid Reader (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Syria's Terrorist War on Lebanon and the Peace Process (Paperback)

The first five words of the title say it all.
The author gives a good picture of Syria's policies and regime, and their impact upon the long term occupation of it's smaller neighbor, Lebanon.

5 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pushing an agenda, June 28, 2005

By	Alex Jones (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Syria's Terrorist War on Lebanon and the Peace Process (Paperback)

This is a very biased book peddling the author's agenda of hate-mongering and false history. Opinions are presented as fact without any substantiation. Don't waste your money.