The Struggle For Arab Independence: Western Diplomacy & The Rise & Fall Of Faisal's Kingdom In Syria

by Zeine N. Zeine

Genres: Middle East

257 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

Reviews

[Ibn Shamal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good overview of the early years of Syria, King Hussein's struggle for British recognition of Arab land, and King Faisal's disappointment with both the British and French machinations over treaties, agreements, mandates, and borders. Time frame covers WWI and the Paris treaties after the war. Some coverage of the rebellions, Palestine, and Iraq. Well balanced chapter at the end of the book discussing the reasons behind British and French wavering and overlapping treaties.