A History of Modern Lebanon-- A stunning history of Lebanon over five centuries --"Skillfully weaving together social, political, cultural and economic history, this deeply informed and penetrating study provides a rich understanding of the vibrant, tragic, but ever hopeful Leban |
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The Emirate of Mount Lebanon 15231842 | 3 |
The Bloody Death of the Muqataji System 18421861 | 24 |
Grandeur and Misery of the Mutasarrifiya 18611915 | 41 |
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