Historical dictionary of Lebanon
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Bibliographic Information
Historical dictionary of Lebanon
（Historical dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East）
Rowman & Littlefield, c2021
2nd ed
- : cloth
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First ed.: Scarecrow Press, 1998
Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-396)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Reader's Note
Map
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix A: List of Presidents
Appendix B: List of Prime Ministers
Appendix C: List of Speakers
Bibliography
About the Authors
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