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Lebanon

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An edition of Lebanon (1997)

Lebanon

2nd. ed.

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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Lebanon"--Provided by publisher.

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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Language
English

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Juvenile literature, Lebanon, Lebanon, juvenile literature

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Cover of: Lebanon
Lebanon
2007, Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
in English - 2nd. ed.
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Lebanon
1997, Marshall Cavendish
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Table of Contents

Introduction
Geography
Regions, rivers, climate, flora, fauna, cities
History
Early traders, Phoenicia, the Romans, the Crusaders, Muslim rule, the Ottomans, French rule, independence, civil war, peace at last, almost
Government
The constitution, Hizbollah, border tension, human rights and justice
Economy
Pre-civil war economy, country in transition, horizon 2000, making a choice, natural resources, agriculture, industry, construction, imports and exports, banking capital of the Middle East?
Environment
Air pollution, land woes, polluted waters, conservation efforts, ecology treaties
Lebanese
Ethnic makeup, confessions, Arabs, Druzes, Maronites, Palestinians, shaking off the stereotype, Lebanese diaspora
Lifestyle
Starting again, making friends, rich and poor, youth, a woman's life, rural life, values, education
Religion
Islam, Shiites, Druzes, Sunni Muslims, Catholics, the Maronite church
Language
Arabic, endangered documents, the politics of language, body language
Arts
Ancient art musical instruments a new music for new times dance folk art cinema literature
Leisure
The family, socializing, a night out, sports, traditional pastimes
Festivals
Calendars and festivals, Ramadan, Eid al-fitr, Eid al-adha, Ashura, Christian festivals, Independence day, the Baalbek festival
Food
Favorites, meals, eating out, kitchens, drinks
Map of Lebanon
About the economy
About the culture
Time line
Glossary
Further information
Bibliography
Index.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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New York, NY
Series
Cultures of the world
Genre
Juvenile literature.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
956.92
Library of Congress
DS80 .S53 2007, DS80 .S53 2008, DS80.S53 2007

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Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL17845486M
ISBN 13
9780761420811
LCCN
2006101735
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4782059

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