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The Ottomans in Syria: A History of Justice and Oppression
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Ottomans in Syria: A History of Justice and Oppression
Contributors:
By (Author) Dick Douwes
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
I.B. Tauris
Publication Date:
25th November 2016
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
956.9103
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
256
Dimensions:
Width 138mm, Height 216mm
Weight:
287g
Description
This work examines the Syrian interior under Ottoman rule during the period from 1785 to 1841 and shows how the empire established independent local power bases and how their rule over the peasantry was based on oppression. It covers subjects such as local administration and fiscal policies.
Author Bio
Dick Douwes teaches at the University of Leiden and at the International Institute for the Study of Islam.
