The Culture of Sectarianism: Community, History, and Violence in Nineteenth-Century Ottoman Lebanon

by Ussama Makdisi

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

Focusing on Ottoman Lebanon, Ussama Makdisi shows how sectarianism was a manifestation of modernity that transcended the physical boundaries of a particular country. His study challenges those who have viewed sectarian violence as an Islamic response to westernization or simply as a product of social and economic inequities among religious groups. The religious violence of the nineteenth century, which culminated in sectarian mobilizations and massacres...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520218469

ISBN13:9780520218468

Release Date:July 2000

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:274 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.2" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

History Modern (16th-21st Centuries)

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Culture of Sectarianism: Community, History, and Violence in Nineteenth-Century Ottoman Lebanon

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us