Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad: The Fall of the House of Assad; New Updated Edition

Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad: The Fall of the House of Assad; New Updated Edition

by David Lesch (Author)

Synopsis

In this timely book, David Lesch-one of the only Westerners well acquainted with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad-sheds new light on the ophthalmologist-turned-tyrant and how his regime has failed his country. For this updated edition, Lesch has added an epilogue that discusses the formation of the Syrian Coalition; the use of chemical weapons; whether or not outside nations should intervene; Al-Qaeda and Jihadist groups in Syria; the lessons of Iraq; the Geneva Communique plan for the country's future; and the ongoing human cost of the Syrian conflict.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New, Updated
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 21 Jun 2013

ISBN 10: 0300197225
ISBN 13: 9780300197228

Media Reviews
David Lesch is one of the very few outsiders who knows anything about either Assad or his highly secretive regime; all the other scholars of Syria are forced to look from the outside in. -E. Roger Owen, author of The Rise and Fall of Arab Presidents for Life -- E. Roger Owen What separates this book from others on Syria and the Syrian uprising is the sense of immediacy that comes from Dr Lesch's long acquaintanceship with Bashar al-Assad and regime insiders and the anger and sorrow he feels about their betrayal of Syria. - James L. Gelvin, author of The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know -- James Gelvin Detailed and thoughtful in the potential outcomes for this key Middle Eastern state. -The Bookseller The Bookseller Personal knowledge and on-the-ground experience inform this behind-the-headlines chronicle of the Syrian conflict. -Kirkus Kirkus Insightful, valuable..Understanding Syria is important, and David Lesch's book is invaluable for those who want to do so. -Philip Seib, Dallas Morning News -- Philip Seib Dallas Morning News Lesch ably tackles Bashar's failures. He excels in explaining the underlying economic reasons for the Syrian people's frustrations with their regime. -Rayyan Al-Shawaf, Christian Science Monitor -- Rayyan Al-Shawaf Christian Science Monitor David Lesch's Syria is timely, relevant, and to the point, providing the educated reader with everything needed to make sense of what is happening in that country... A major contribution to our knowledge of Syria and the Middle East. Anyone who seeks a real understanding of these subjects must read this book. -Andrew Rosenbaum, New York Journal of Books -- Andrew Rosenbaum New York Journal of Books
Author Bio
David W. Lesch is professor of Middle East history at Trinity University. He lives in San Antonio, TX.