Faces of Lebanon: Sects, Wars, and Global Extensions

by William W. Harris

Book Overview

In this work, William Harris makes no attempt to hide his affection for Lebanon (his wife is a Shi'i Muslim, and his family frequently visits the country). However he seeks to present a relatively unbiased overview of Lebanon since 1920, from geography and land squabbles to political leaders and their manoeuvrings. He offers a balance between the wry asides of taxi drivers and floating local tales on the one hand and interviews with such luminaries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558761160
• ISBN13: 9781558761162
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.