The Damascus Events

In The Damascus Events, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan provides a gripping account of the 1860 violence that devastated the Christian community in Damascus, marking a pivotal moment in the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the modern Middle East. Drawing on previously unseen eyewitness accounts, Rogan explores the escalating tensions between Muslim and Christian populations that culminated in a shocking outbreak of violence, resulting in thousands of deaths and extensive destruction. He also details the Ottoman government's efforts to restore order and reintegrate communities, offering a profound reflection on the potential for recovery amid deep-seated conflict.