Publisher's Synopsis
The strongest and most resilient humans on earth - the Lebanese.On August 4, 2020, the world watched in horror as one of the biggest non-nuclearblasts in history decimated Beirut beyond belief. In the midst of tragedy, the peopleof Lebanon did not lose hope. A fire burned in their country, but it also burned intheir hearts.The future of Lebanon holds a great deal of change. Memories of the civil war from1975 to 1990 are still fresh in the minds and hearts of citizens, but futuregenerations have the opportunity to move beyond the past.In Beirut Burning, H.H. Hachem walks readers through the storied and dark past ofLebanon. Despite the adversity faced by the country, Hachem promises a brighterfuture. Generations fade, new leaders emerge, and the world moves on. It was truefor countries involved in World War I, and it will be true for Lebanon.The first 100 years of a nation comes to an end, and the next 100 yearsof history begin.As the horrors and heartaches of the past become stories in history books, society inLebanon can finally move forward. A leader will emerge that rises to the challenge, doing right by the people and creating an incredible legacy for the next 100 years.In Beirut Burning, you discover the most important moments in Lebanon's history, including: - The formation of the Lebanese Republic- The violence of the Lebanese Civil War- The tragedy of the Lebanon War- The disbelief of the blast in Beirut- The future of LebanonBy understanding Lebanon's past, readers can truly grasp what it means to knowsomeone from Lebanon.Hachem keeps history front and center, while offering hope for a country whosecitizens have a stronger will than the world has ever known.
