The 33-day war : Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon and its consequences

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The 33-day war : Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon and its consequences

Gilbert Achcar, with Michel Warschawski

Paradigm Publishers, c2007

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Thirty-three-day war

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-104) and index

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Volume

: hc : alk. paper ISBN 9781594514081

Description

This book assesses the causes and consequences of the impact on the recent Middle East war. The authors describe the popular basis of Hezbollah in Lebanon among the Shiites, but also its relation to the country's other religious communities and political forces. They analyze the regional roles of Syria, Iran, and Hamas as well as the politics of the United States and Europe. The authors dissect the strategic and political background behind recent actions taken by Israel; the impact of Israel's incursion into Lebanon and effects on Lebanon's population -- and the consequences of the war on Israel polity and society.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 Lebanon, from Its Origins to July 12, 2006
  • Chapter 2 Hezbollah, from its Origins to July 12, 2006
  • Chapter 3 The Thirty-Three-day War and Its Consequences in Lebanon
  • Chapter 4 Israel, Between Its "Second Lebanon War" and Its Participation in Washington's "Global War"
  • Chapter 5 Conclusion: The Sinking Ship of U.S. Imperial Designs
Volume

: pbk : alk. paper ISBN 9781594514098

Description

This book assesses the causes and consequences of the impact on the recent Middle East war. The authors describe the popular basis of Hezbollah in Lebanon among the Shiites, but also its relation to the country's other religious communities and political forces. They analyze the regional roles of Syria, Iran, and Hamas as well as the politics of the United States and Europe. The authors dissect the strategic and political background behind recent actions taken by Israel; the impact of Israel's incursion into Lebanon and effects on Lebanon's population -- and the consequences of the war on Israel polity and society.

Table of Contents

* Lebanon, from Its Origins to July 12, 2006 * Hezbollah, from Its Origins * The 33-Day War and Its Consequences in Lebanon * Israel, Between Its "Second Lebanon War" * Conclusion: The Sinking Ship of U.S. Imperial Designs

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  • NCID
    BA85633246
  • ISBN
    • 9781594514081
    • 9781594514098
  • LCCN
    2006038808
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boulder
  • Pages/Volumes
    vi, 114 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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