--- product_id: 91876225 title: "A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered" price: "42674CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/91876225-a-house-of-many-mansions-the-history-of-lebanon-reconsidered store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Insight into Lebanon's diverse cultural fabric Comprehensive historical analysis Unbiased take on complex political conflicts A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered **Price:** 42674CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock Lebanon’s layered history before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered - **How much does it cost?** 42674CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/91876225-a-house-of-many-mansions-the-history-of-lebanon-reconsidered) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bridging Divides:** Explore how conflicting identities shape Lebanon’s political community and future. - • **Contextual Clarity:** Gain essential understanding of Lebanon’s civil war and recent uprisings. - • **Unrivaled Authenticity:** Written by a seasoned expert offering an unbiased, insider view. - • **Cultural Mosaic Explored:** Discover the intricate mix of tribes, religions, and loyalties that define Lebanon. - • **Deep Historical Reinterpretation:** Challenge conventional narratives with fresh perspectives on Lebanon’s past. ## Overview A House of Many Mansions offers a groundbreaking reinterpretation of Lebanon’s complex history, revealing the deep-rooted cultural and political tensions between its Muslim and Christian communities. Authored by Kamal Salibi, this book provides an essential, unbiased perspective on Lebanon’s civil war, nationalist struggles, and the creation of modern political identities, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the country’s past and present. ## Description The Lebanese have always lacked a common vision of their past. From the beginning Muslims and Christians have disagreed fundamentally over their country's historical legitimacy: Christians on the whole have affirmed it, Muslims have tended to emphasize Lebanon's place in a broader Arab history. Both groups have used nationalist ideas in a destructive game, which at a deeper level involves archaic loyalties and tribal rivalries. But Lebanon cannot afford these conflicting visions if it is to develop and maintain a sense of political community. In the course of his lively exposition, Salibi offers a major reinterpretation of Lebanese history and provides insights into the dynamic of Lebanon's recent conflict. He also gives an account of how the images of communities which underlie modern nationalism are created. Review: Great history of a complex mixture of tribes living on the coast, surrounded by powerful neighbours - Nice book that explains the history of Lebanon and where the people living near the Mount came from. We all have a mythical idea of where we come from and we all know this is usually the stick/carrot for nationalist to 'beat' us with. We also know -if we admit it -that we are all a mix of races, creeds and colours that move with the pressure and circumstance that we live with. Review: Authentic Historic Testimony - Having lived in Lebanon for most of my life, Salibi’s book is an unbiased view of Lebanese history. It is very informative for both Lebanese and non-Lebanese. It is a good source for trying to understand the factors behind Lebanon’s civil war (1975-1990) and recent uprising against the Syrian army and intelligence in Lebanon. I highly recommend this book. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 117,712 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 18,043 in Social Sciences (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews | ## Images ![A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7158ehZEr7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great history of a complex mixture of tribes living on the coast, surrounded by powerful neighbours *by S***N on 27 January 2021* Nice book that explains the history of Lebanon and where the people living near the Mount came from. We all have a mythical idea of where we come from and we all know this is usually the stick/carrot for nationalist to 'beat' us with. We also know -if we admit it -that we are all a mix of races, creeds and colours that move with the pressure and circumstance that we live with. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic Historic Testimony *by "***" on 16 March 2006* Having lived in Lebanon for most of my life, Salibi’s book is an unbiased view of Lebanese history. It is very informative for both Lebanese and non-Lebanese. It is a good source for trying to understand the factors behind Lebanon’s civil war (1975-1990) and recent uprising against the Syrian army and intelligence in Lebanon. I highly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting Read! *by G***E on 13 August 2014* This is a well-researched and inviting historical narrative on the many different visions for Lebanon. Salibi looks past the state propaganda which taught students that they are descendants from Phoenicians, when in fact the Lebanese people according to the medieval Arabic documents he looks at, are originally from Yemen and Oman. Although he contends that they are a mix of different ethnic groups, he points to an exodus 10 000 years ago from Southern Arabia. Salibi maintains that the desperate attempt to steer Lebanon away from its Arab roots are folly, in that we don't know much about the Phoenicians, because they didn't leave much behind to study. The reader will learn a thing or two he/she did not know before. ## Frequently Bought Together - House of Many Mansions, A. 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