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James L. Gelvin brings a new and distinctive perspective to the perennially fascinating topic of nationalism in the Arab Middle East. Unlike previous historians who have focused on the activities and ideas of a small group of elites, Gelvin details the role played by non-elites in nationalist politics during the early part of the twentieth century. Drawing from previously untapped sources, he documents the appearance of a new form of political organization—the popular committee—that sprang up in cities and villages throughout greater Syria in the immediate aftermath of the First World War. These committees empowered a new type of nationalist leadership, made nationalist politics a mass phenomenon for the first time, and articulated a view of nation and nationalism that continues to inform the politics of the region today.Gelvin does more than recount an episode in the history of nationalism in the Arab Middle East. His examination of leaflets, graffiti, speeches, rumors, and editorials offers fresh insights into the symbolic construction of national communities. His analysis of ceremonies—national celebrations, demonstrations, theater—contributes to our understanding of the emergence of mass politics. By situating his study within a broader historical context, Gelvin has written a book that will be of interest to all who wish to understand nationalism in the region and beyond.
Nationalism --- Mandates --- Elite (Social sciences) --- Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East --- History & Archaeology --- Middle East --- Elites (Social sciences) --- Leadership --- Power (Social sciences) --- Social classes --- Social groups --- Consciousness, National --- Identity, National --- National consciousness --- National identity --- International relations --- Patriotism --- Political science --- Autonomy and independence movements --- Internationalism --- Political messianism --- Syria --- History --- 20th century middle eastern history. --- 20th century syrian history. --- arab middle east. --- demonstrations. --- faysali syria. --- king crane commission. --- mass politics. --- middle eastern history. --- middle eastern politics. --- mobilization. --- national celebrations. --- nationalism. --- nationalist leadership. --- nationalist politics. --- patriotic agitation. --- political organization. --- popular committee. --- rival nationalist discursive fields. --- social history. --- syria. --- syrian history. --- syrian politics. --- theater.
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The cuneiform tablets from Ebla (3rd millenium BC) attest to the most ancient Semitic language and provide insight into a period in the history and religion of Syria that was previously unknown. The restoration, interpretation, and classification of these tablets has taken more than thirty years. This volume presents a collection of 49 essays from one of the foremost experts on Ebla and its broader ancient context and includes important studies on the language, society, political relations, and religion of this ancient Near Eastern city-state.
Cuneiform tablets --- Tablets, Cuneiform --- Clay tablets --- Cuneiform writing --- Ebla tablets. --- Tablets of Ebla --- Ebla (Extinct city) --- Ebla (Ancient city) --- Ibla (Extinct city) --- Mardikh, Tall --- Mardikh, Tall (Syria) --- Tall Mardikh (Syria) --- Tell Mardikh (Syria) --- Syria --- Antiquities --- Ebla. --- Syrian history. --- ancient oriental religion.
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