ISLAMIC SYRIA

The Essentials traces the rich and eventful history of Bilād al-Shām (Greater Syria), from the 7th-century Muslim conquest to the fall of the Assad regime. It covers the region's legacy as a cradle of civilization, seat of mighty caliphates, and stage of glorious dynasties, while also addressing modern trials like civil war and refugee crisis. A tribute to the resilience of a people who have always risen again.

This edition is 196 pages – a concise yet sweeping journey through one of the Muslim world's most significant lands.