Syria

By Coleman South and Leslie Jermyn

Book Overview

Syria is a country that has endured many struggles over the centuries. A place rich with history, today it experiences hardship on a daily basis and faces challenges that have become a global focus. This book explores the history, people, places, and culture that make up modern-day Syria. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World? series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761401725
• ISBN13: 9780761401728
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10

Customer Reviews

One of the great lands of the Arab and Muslim World

The country of Syria means a lot to me, bacause I have been their six times already to visit family and have enjoyed each visit, Second it is a wonderful country to visit, learn, and study about, because in Syria there a lot of interesting groups of people to learn and get to know about like the Arabs, Kurds, Armenians, Turkmens, Circassians, and the Jews.

A very accurate description of what to expect

I found this book to be 97% accurate of what my experiences were for the week I spent in Damascus and immediate areas. I highly recommend anyone planning a trip to Syria to use this book as a guide to understanding Syrian customs. Coleman South's attention to the details of everyday life helped immensely. The Syrian people were indeed friendly and became even more so when they found out I was an American. I would only add that since Culture Shock: Syria! was written, information access is widespread, as judged by the forest of satellite dishes seen on rooftops and CNN in my hotel rooms.