The Syrian Conflict

by Michael Capek

Overview

The Syrian Conflict covers the struggle that erupted in Syria in early 2011, discussing the key players, the underlying causes, and the continuing human toll of the violence. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624023224
Publisher:	ABDO
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	ABDO Special Reports Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	16 MB
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Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Arab Spring and the Boys of Deraa 4

Chapter 2 The Deep Roots of Turmoil 14

Chapter 3 The Assads-the Lions in Damascus 24

Chapter 4 A Constantly Shifting War 36

Chapter 5 The Religious Divide 50

Chapter 6 The Rise of Isis 60

Chapter 7 A Humanitarian Crisis 72

Chapter 8 What's Next? 86

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112