Summary: Reading Time: 1 minutePart 2 in our podcast series on the history of the Syrian Civil War looks at the strange twists of fate that brought about the presidency of Bashar al-Assad. We also look at the hopeful beginnings which he brought to the presidency in his early years and consider what led to the end of that hope.<br> <br> Episode 152<br> Syrian Civil War: Part 2 – Bashar al-Assad, From Great Hope to Great Crumbling<br> Be sure to listen to <a href="http://www.theendofhistory.net/podcast/syrian-civil-war-history/">part 1 in this podcast series</a> covering the history of the Syrian Civil War. All 5 parts of the podcast series will release this week from the End of History.<br> <br>
