An account of contemporary Syria, its extraordinary leader, and its current and future place in the Middle East.

The most important leader in Syrian history, Hafez al-Assad built the structure of a new Syria which would shape the contemporary Middle East. In this new biogr

Today Syria is a country known for all the wrong reasons: civil war, vicious sectarianism, and major humanitarian crisis. But how did this once rich, multi-cult

Traces the life and political career of Syria's President Assad, discusses his determination to unite the Arab world, and analyzes his policy decisions

Julia has everything money can buy...except for acceptance by either the Gentiles or the Jews. Her Greek father already has a wife and family, leaving Julia and