Royalism in Syria after Faysal I: The Struggle for the Crown of Damascus, 1920-1958

On 24 July 1920 the first and only king in modern history of Syria, Faysal I, was dethroned exiled by invading army colonial France. Although later rewarded with job Iraq, I never lost his appetite for crown Damascus, nor did any brothers, nephews, other royals from Hashemite family. Much has been written about Faysal’s era which began October 1918 lasted until 1920. Few historians, however, have paid attention to monarchial current that emerged thereafter as ambitious politicians retired officers tried restore Crown both during years French Mandate (1920-1946) well into independence Syria. They went ballots and, when failed, they stage a coup would royalists power, often material support one many relatives. This paper looks at post-Faysal project triggered emergence two political parties, least attempts 1946-1958. None succeeded, dream abandoned 1958 toppling monarchy neighboring ruled time grandson, King II.