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100 1 _aNapier, Charles,
_d1786-1860
245 1 4 _aThe War in Syria, Volume 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-10
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The War in Syria, Volume 1" by Charles Napier is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of the conflict in Syria during a time of significant political upheaval, including the rise of Mehemet Ali, the Viceroy of Egypt, and the tensions involving the Ottoman Empire and European powers. The book is likely to interest readers looking for a firsthand perspective on military strategy and international relations during this pivotal historical moment. At the start of the narrative, the author outlines the state of affairs in the Levant in August 1839, revealing the backdrop of escalating tensions between the Ottoman Empire and Mehemet Ali's forces. Napier shares insights from his interviews with key figures such as Hosrew Pacha and Sir Robert Stopford, highlighting the precarious position of the Turkish government. He describes the ineffectiveness of the allied squadrons and the potential consequences of their inaction, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of a war that would involve military engagements and diplomatic maneuvers in response to the insurrections and the ambitions of the involved parties. The book begins with a clear exposition of the political landscape and personal accounts that promise to engage readers seeking a thorough understanding of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurkey -- History -- 1829-1878
653 _aEgypt -- History -- Mohammed Ali, 1805-1849
653 _aSyria -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53498
999 _c94332
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