02301cam a22003253u 4500 70904 UtSlPG 20260610134635.0 m cr n 260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DS La Mazière, Pierre, 1879-1947 Partant pour la Syrie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-03 Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Partant pour la Syrie" by Pierre La Mazière is a literary travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complexities and intricacies of Syrian society, with the author preparing to embark on a journey that examines the political and cultural tensions within the region following France's mandate over Syria after the First World War. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the ignorance shared by himself and his French compatriots regarding Syria, despite their country's involvement in the region. He meets various friends who humorously exhibit a lack of proper knowledge about Syria beyond popular songs and general assumptions. This moment of self-awareness sets the tone for his upcoming voyage, as he expresses a desire to uncover the realities of a country that is both historically rich and politically tumultuous, filled with diverse ethnic and religious groups deeply divided by their grievances against each other and against their foreign rulers. The opening lays out both the author's motivation and the broader social landscape, hinting at the challenges he will explore in understanding Syria's plight and his own role within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Librairie Baudinière, 1926 Syria -- History Mandates https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k1411060 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70904 111630 111630