Zusammenfassung
Historical Dictionary of Lebanon, Second Edition covers the long history of Lebanon, from before the Ottoman era through the Ottoman Era, the French Mandate, Independence, the long civil war and the recent protests for democratic reform and the aftermath of the explosion in the port area. It features lengthy entries on major historical/political events as well as the major people, sectarian groups and political parties.
It contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Lebanon.
Schlagworte
Islam Middle East Hezbollah women’s rights Sectarianism Maronite Christianity Confessional DemocracyKeywords
refugees Lebanon- 1–14 Introduction 1–14
- 15–348 THE DICTIONARY 15–348
- 349–350 Appendix A 349–350
- 351–354 Appendix B 351–354
- 355–356 Appendix C 355–356
- 357–396 Bibliography 357–396
- 397–397 About the Authors 397–397
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- „... Gibran.ADIB, MUSTAPHA (1972– ) • 17Abu Madi’s books of poetry include Tazkar al-Madi, Diwan lliya AbuMadi ...” „... , published an important book on the Arabic language that advanced thelinguistic description of Arabic root ...” „... Socialist Party. His bookAyna Al-Khata (“Where Is the Error?”), arguing for a progressive interpreta-tion of ...”
- „... of reviving itwill eventually pan out.A number of books have been written on the general history of ...” „... Mansions: The History of LebanonReconsidered.A number of other books on general Lebanese history are worth ...” „... Lebanesehistory to the present day.Books on the French Mandate period include S. H. Longrigg’s Syria andLebanon ...”