Publisher's Synopsis
Lebanon A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth analysis of the history, culture, politics, economy, and society of Lebanon. Written by the Federal Research Division, this book is an authoritative source of information on Lebanon, covering its ancient history, its colonial past, and its modern-day challenges.The book begins with an overview of Lebanon's geography, demography, and economy, providing readers with a clear understanding of the country's physical and social landscape. It then delves into Lebanon's history, from its ancient Phoenician roots to its modern-day struggles with political instability and sectarian tensions.The book also covers Lebanon's political system, including its unique confessional system of government, which is based on a delicate balance of power-sharing between different religious groups. It examines the role of the military, the judiciary, and the media in the country's political life, and explores the challenges facing Lebanon's democracy.In addition, the book provides a detailed analysis of Lebanon's economy, including its strengths and weaknesses, its main industries, and its trade relations with other countries. It also examines the social and cultural life of Lebanon, including its diverse religious and ethnic communities, its arts and literature, and its vibrant food and music scenes.Overall, Lebanon A Country Study is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex and fascinating history and culture of this small but influential country in the Middle East.Western indulgence with Lebanon ended in February 1984. The bombing of the United States Marines barracks in Beirut on October 23, 1983, with the loss of 241 American lives, and the death of some 59 French peacekeeping troops in a similar blast that day, proved how unstable the reconstruction environment was (see Internal Security and Terrorism, ch. 5). Fighting in the Shuf Mountains during the autumn of 1983 illustrated the difficulty of asserting government control even when occupying forces pulled back. Most of the MNF troops pulled out with the partition of Beirut and the renewed fragmentation of the Lebanese Army, although the French and Italians delayed their departure for humanitarian reasons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
