Leid Stories - 09/09/13

Syria: Ancient Land, Modern Imperialism

Noted historian, political scientist, social critic and author Dr. Gerald Horne offers an entirely different perspective on the current crisis in Syria – an ancient land that, like many nations in the region, has had to contend with the stranglehold of modern imperialism.

Dr. Horne holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.  A prolific author, he has written more than 30 books and 100 scholarly papers and reviews on struggles against imperialism, colonialism, fascism and racism.