'A History of Modern Syria' Book Launch

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Feb 26, 202601:28:22Education

Modern Syria has seen violence, repression, and autocracy, suffering through tragedy after tragedy over the past century. Yet the history of Syria is not just a tale of dictators and generals. From the 1800s to the 2020s...

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