From 1949 to 1970, modern Syria witnessed a series of military coups that are still the subject of great controversy. The book "Adib Shishakli...
The Hidden Truth" chronicles an aspect of that era. Author Saad Fansa says the book opens the door – according to Fanassa – to a different vision from what was transmitted to people from the information recorded by pens that came out of the mantle of the official regime. The Baath Party is the hero and savior who has no heroism except his heroism and no history writes except his history, says Fansa.