Contributions of Contemporary Iraqi Authors In Studying Links Between Iraq And Syria

Abstract

Since the beginning of 20th century. Iraqi authors, historians, politicians, economists and geographers took care in studying historical ties between Iraq and Syria. Mohammed Amain Al-Omary, a contemporary Iraqi historian and militarist was one of those who took part in this topic, then came after him Dr. Majeed Khadouri in 1930's. In 1940's,politicians and leaders of Iraqi parties were interested in the issue of Syrian struggle for independence. In 1950's and 1960's, so many studies had appeared regarding events in Syria and its Arab and regional reflections and an Iraqi Academic historical school had emerged to participate in achieving dissertations and theses explaining the depth of Iraqi- Syrian ties. The paper deals with these efforts.