Routledge Damascus: A History (Cities of the Ancient World)

Explore the deep history of one of the world's most significant cities with Damascus: A History. This comprehensive volume provides the first English account of the city's development, tracing its evolution from its emergence around 7000 BC through various eras of rule. Readers will follow the story of this complex urban center as it passed through the hands of Aramaean, Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Turkish, and French rulers. This text tracks the physical development of the city and its role in the history of the region up to its independence in 1946. This new edition has been updated with recent scholarship to ensure accuracy and depth. It also includes an additional chapter that places historical events within the context of the Syrian post-2011 period. This book is an essential resource for students and readers interested in ancient history and the evolution of major global cities.