
The Fall of the Assads
James Snell(Author)
Gibson Square Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 26. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-78334-276-1 (ISBN)
Description
The first comprehensive book on the
subject, authored by an expert who has studied the Syrian civil war for over a
decade. This gripping account delves into the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's
dictatorship, tracing the 2011 uprising and Assad's brutal atrocities. Through
detailed narratives and eyewitness testimonies, it chronicles the relentless
oppression and war crimes that fuelled the opposition's struggle. The fall of
Damascus in December 2024 not only marked the end of over 50 years of Assad
family rule but also threatened Russia's strategic naval port, highlighting a
significant geopolitical shift.
subject, authored by an expert who has studied the Syrian civil war for over a
decade. This gripping account delves into the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's
dictatorship, tracing the 2011 uprising and Assad's brutal atrocities. Through
detailed narratives and eyewitness testimonies, it chronicles the relentless
oppression and war crimes that fuelled the opposition's struggle. The fall of
Damascus in December 2024 not only marked the end of over 50 years of Assad
family rule but also threatened Russia's strategic naval port, highlighting a
significant geopolitical shift.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78334-276-1 (9781783342761)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
James
Snell received a first-class history degree from Cambridge and has studied the
civil war for over a decade. He has extensively reported on the Middle East ,
ISIS, North Africa, and Asia for major outlets like The Telegraph, The New
Arab, and The Arab Weekly. His features have appeared in The Times, Haaretz,
Prospect, The Spectator, and more.
Snell received a first-class history degree from Cambridge and has studied the
civil war for over a decade. He has extensively reported on the Middle East ,
ISIS, North Africa, and Asia for major outlets like The Telegraph, The New
Arab, and The Arab Weekly. His features have appeared in The Times, Haaretz,
Prospect, The Spectator, and more.