Tareekh-e-Shaam | History of Syria Book Translation | تاریخِ شام

Tareekh-e-Shaam by Philip K. Hitti

(English Title: History of Syria)
Translated by: Ghulam Rasool Mehr
Original Author: Philip K. Hitti
Language: Urdu
Genre: History / Middle Eastern Studies / Islamic Civilization
Format: Hardcover 
Category: History, Islamic Books, Translated Works

Description:

“Tareekh-e-Shaam” (تاریخِ شام), originally written by renowned Arab-American historian Philip K. Hitti, is a comprehensive and authoritative history of Syria, one of the oldest cradles of civilization in the world. This Urdu translation by the eminent scholar Ghulam Rasool Mehr makes this valuable work accessible to Urdu readers.

The book traces the history of Syria from:

• Ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and the Levant

• Roman and Byzantine rule

• Lebanon and Palestine

• The Islamic conquest and the rise of Damascus as the Umayyad capital

• Crusader invasions

• The Ottoman Empire’s rule

• The modern period leading to French colonization and Syrian independence

With a rich blend of political, cultural, and religious evolution, this work sheds light on Syria’s pivotal role in the Islamic world and its historical connection with major global empires.

Key Highlights:

• Scholarly yet readable narrative

• Covers religious, social, and political history

• Includes maps, timelines, and critical insights

• Offers a perspective on the role of Syria in the Muslim world

• Culturally contextualized for Urdu readers

Ideal For:

• Students and researchers of Middle Eastern or Islamic history

• Urdu readers interested in global civilizations

• Historians and academicians

• General readers exploring Syria’s historical importance