The Origins of Syrian Nationhood

Histories, Pioneers and Identity
Herausgeber: Beshara, Adel

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Produktbeschreibung

The 'Syria idea' emerged in the nineteenth century as a concept of national awakening superseding both Arab nationalism and separatist currents. Looking at nationalist movements, ideas and individuals, this book traces the origin and development of the idea of Syrian nationhood from the perspective of some of its leading pioneers. Providing a highly original comparative insight into the struggle for independence and sovereignty in post-1850 Syria, it addresses some of the most persistent questions about the development of this nationalism. Chapters by eminent scholars from within and outside of the region offer a comprehensive study of individual Syrian writers and activists caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty, competing ideologies, foreign interference, and political suppression. A valuable addition to the present scholarship on nationalism in the Middle East, this book will be of interest to many professionals as well as to scholars of history, Middle East studies and political science.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 404
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juni 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 771g
• ISBN-13: 9780415615044
• ISBN-10: 0415615046
• Artikelnr.: 31804414

Autorenporträt

Adel Beshara studied Economics at La Trobe University and Political Science at the University of Melbourne. He received his PhD in History in 2002 from the University of Melbourne, where he is also a teacher and a Fellow of the Department of History.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Introduction. Part I: Essential Background 1. The Name of Syria in
Ancient and Modern Usage 2. Communalism as a Factor in the Rise of the
Syria Idea in the 1800s and the Early 1900s Part II: The Forerunners 3.
Butrus al-Bustani: Syria's Ideologue of the Age 4. Jurji Zaydan's Role in
the Syro-Arab Nahda: A Re-evaluation 5. Pioneers of Syrian Patriotism and
Identity: A Re-evaluation of Khalil al-Khuri's Contribution 6. Henri
Lammens and Syrian Nationalism 7. Rashid Rida: On the Way to Syrian
Nationalism in the Shade of Islam and Arabism Part III: The Diasporian
Pioneers 8. A Rebel Syrian: Gibran Kahlil Gibran 9. Between Patriotism and
Nationalism: Ameen Rihani's Vision for Lebanon and Syria 10. Syrianist
Orientations in the Thought of Mikha'il Nu'aymah 11. The National Role of
the Syro-Lebanese of Egypt: The Case of Farah Antun, Mayy Ziadah and
al-Kawakibi 12. Constructions of Syrian Identity in the Women's Press in
Egypt Part IV: Twentieth Century Crusaders 13. Faysal: The First King of
Syria 14. King Abdullah's Project of Greater Syria: A Historical
Appreciation 15. Nationalism, Diaspora and 'Civilisational Mission': The
Case of Syrian Nationalism in Latin America between World War I and World
War II 16. Khalil Saadeh and Syrian Nationalism in the Aftermath of World
War I 17. Antun Sa'adeh: The Architect of Syrian Nationalism