IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE
Idilbi, Ulfat. Sabriya, Damascus Bitter Sweet, translated by Peter Clark. Interlink Books, 1997.
A fascinating book, written by a Syrian author, that shows what life was like, especially for Syrian women, in the early part of this century. It also provides historical detail about the Syrian rebellion against French rule.

Joris, Lieve. The Gates of Damascus, translated by Sam Garret. Lonely Planet Publications, 1996.
This book paints a picture of Syrian culture, as seen by an outsider visiting a Syrian woman friend in Damascus.

Mannheim, Ivan, and Dave Winter. Jordan, Syria and Lebanon Handbook. Footprint Guides, 1998.
A guidebook to three Middle Eastern countries, with information about arts, culture, language, and history.

South, Coleman. Cultures of the World: Syria. Marshall Cavendish, 1997.
A well-illustrated and easy-to-read book for children about all aspects of life in Syria.

WEB SITES

http://www.arab.net/syria/syria_contents.html
http://www.syriatoday.com
http://www.syriatourism.org