Best Syrian History Guide
Mirror To Damascus : 50th Anniversary Edition
Described by the author as simply 'a work of love', Mirror to Damascus provides a rich and fascinating history of Syria's capital city from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, and is also a charming and witty personal record of an extraordinary city.
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About the book
In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, Colin Thubron explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of its people. Along the way, he shares unforgettable stories about the enterprising travellers of bygone days. Mirror to Damascus is a unique portrait of a city now obscured by recent upheavals, by one of the most indefatigable and popular of travel writers. This 50th anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author.
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Published by Vintage Publishing
