Damascus diary
Bouthaina Shaaban
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Damascus diary
Published
2013
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Pages
245
ISBN-13
9781588268631
Description
Bouthaina Shaaban worked closely with Syria s President Hafez al-Assad from 1990 until the time of his death, serving as both official interpreter and adviser. Her new book, part memoir and part historical account, takes the reader behind the closed doors of the Syrian Presidential Palace to provide uniquely Syrian perceptions of the failed Arab-Israel peace talks. Sharing firsthand stories of relationships (her own and Assad s) with members of the Bush and Clinton administrations, and drawing on previously unavailable minutes and other documents from the Syrian presidential archives, Shabaan takes us from the early Syrian-US engagement in 1990 1991 to the three Assad-Clinton summits in 1994 2000. In the process, she includes intriguing revelations about the Rabin Deposit, the April Understanding on Lebanon, and the 1998 Track II effort with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shaaban offers the first account of these negotiations to come from a Syrian insider--an essential contribution to our understanding of the enduring conflict in the Middle East.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Damascus diary?
This edition of Damascus diary has approximately 245 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Damascus diary?
For most readers, Damascus diary typically takes between 5h 6m and 3h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,250 words
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What is the word count of Damascus diary?
The estimated word count for Damascus diary is approximately 61,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Damascus diary?
Damascus diary was written by Bouthaina Shaaban.
When was Damascus diary published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.