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Author: Kamal Salibi Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857713353 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 255
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Today Lebanon is one of the world's most divided countries - if it remains a country at all. But paradoxically the faction-ridden Lebanese, both Christians and Muslims, have never shown a keener consciousness of common identity. How can this be? In this outstanding book a famous Lebanese historian examines in the light of modern scholarship the historical myths on which his country's warring communities have based their conflicting visions of the Lebanese nation. 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 emphasise Lebanon's plave 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 extremely lively exposition, Salibi offers a major reinterpretation of Lebanese history, and provides remarkable insights into the synamic of Lebanon's recent conflict. He also gives a masterly account of how the imagines communities which underlie modern antionalism are created. This is not only an illuminating woek on one of the most intractable problems of the Middle East, but a brilliantly conceived and elegantluy written cast study of the phenomenon of nationalism. It will appeal as much to political scientists as to those seeking to understans the conflict in Lebanon today.
Author: Kamal Salibi Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857713353 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 255
Book Description
Today Lebanon is one of the world's most divided countries - if it remains a country at all. But paradoxically the faction-ridden Lebanese, both Christians and Muslims, have never shown a keener consciousness of common identity. How can this be? In this outstanding book a famous Lebanese historian examines in the light of modern scholarship the historical myths on which his country's warring communities have based their conflicting visions of the Lebanese nation. 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 emphasise Lebanon's plave 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 extremely lively exposition, Salibi offers a major reinterpretation of Lebanese history, and provides remarkable insights into the synamic of Lebanon's recent conflict. He also gives a masterly account of how the imagines communities which underlie modern antionalism are created. This is not only an illuminating woek on one of the most intractable problems of the Middle East, but a brilliantly conceived and elegantluy written cast study of the phenomenon of nationalism. It will appeal as much to political scientists as to those seeking to understans the conflict in Lebanon today.
Author: Brenda Ayres Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1000469387 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 235
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This is the first collection to investigate Charles Dickens on his vast and various opinions about the uses and abuses of the tenets of Christian faith that imbue English Victorian culture. Although previous studies have looked at his well-known antipathies toward Dissenters, Evangelicals, Catholics, and Jews, they have also disagreed about Dickens’ thoughts on Unitarianism and speculated on doctrines of Protestantism that he endorsed or rejected. Besides addressing his depiction of these religious groups, the volume’s contributors locate gaps in scholarship and unresolved illations about poverty and charity, representations of children, graveyards, labor, scientific controversy, and other social issues through an investigation of Dickens’ theological concerns. In addition, given that Dickens’ texts continue to influence every generation around the globe, a timely inclusion in the collection is a consideration of the neo-Victorian multi-media representations of Dickens’ work and his ideas on theological questions pitched to a postmodern society.
Author: Alexis Soleil Publisher: Alexis Writer Press ISBN: Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 338
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A successful real estate tycoon reunites with his long-lost brother who's homeless and lives under the New York subway system. Moses and his fraternal twin brother, Isaac, dreamt of entering real estate as kids. They loved watching beautiful homes on TV, social media, in magazines, and real-time. During their childhood, Moses and Isaac were close because Isaac was albino, and he always came to his brother's defense from the evil in the world. The twins became teenagers, and their brotherly bond broke due to Moses getting popularity, good grades, parental favoritism, and the girls. After graduation, Isaac ran away from home and never returned. At the same time, Moses moved on with life. He got his college education, and real estate license and built his business. He enjoyed the good life while his brother, Isaac lived in the murky, filthy sewage of the subway tunnels. One day, Moses and his soon-to-be wife, Shawnette were shopping at the supermarket when a destitute gentleman a few customers ahead of them couldn't afford to pay for his food. Moses offered to pay for the items, recognizing his brother Isaac. The brother's reunion wasn't easy because there was still lots of jealousy, envy, and betrayal. But, Moses and Isaac did realize that the stepfather was the root of their broken relationship. After getting rid of this monster from their lives, they focused on their passion. The twins sold luxurious homes and also created homes for the homeless population.
Author: George Bernard Shaw Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand ISBN: Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 110
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"Heartbreak House" by George Bernard Shaw is a witty and incisive comedy that serves as a scathing critique of the British upper class and their complacency in the face of impending disaster. Set on the eve of World War I, the play takes place in the eccentric household of Captain Shotover, a retired seafarer whose home serves as a microcosm of British society. As various guests gather at Heartbreak House, they reveal themselves to be shallow, self-absorbed, and disconnected from the realities of the world around them. Through sharp dialogue and biting satire, Shaw exposes the moral bankruptcy of the ruling class and the folly of their pursuit of pleasure and material wealth. At its core, "Heartbreak House" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of moral apathy and political indifference. Shaw uses the characters and setting of the play to explore themes of power, corruption, and the decline of Western civilization, offering a searing indictment of the social and political forces that led to the cataclysm of World War I.
Author: Kamal Salibi
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Author: George Bernard Shaw