A History of the 'Alawis: From Medieval Aleppo to the Turkish Republic

by Stefan Winter

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The 'Alawis, or Alawites, are a prominent religious minority in northern Syria, Lebanon, and southern Turkey, best known today for enjoying disproportionate political power in war-torn Syria. In this book, Stefan Winter offers a complete history of the community, from the birth of the 'Alawi (Nusayri) sect in the tenth century to just after World War I, the establishment of the French mandate over Syria, and the early years of the Turkish republic...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0691173893

ISBN13:9780691173894

Release Date:October 2016

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:328 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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History Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences

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