![]() ![]() Some books may be Remainder Marked (this is a small texta mark on the base of the book).Powerful and often moving, Beware of Small States is a magisterial book, essential reading for understanding Lebanon or the current political climate of the Middle East. In a masterly narrative, he gives a much needed, comprehensive history of the country and its conflicts, culminating with the recent war in Gaza and its fallout in Lebanon. David Hirst, author of The Gun and the Olive Branch, is a hugely respected commentator on the Arab-Israeli crisis. ![]() Iran and Israel now face each other in the hills of south Lebanon. ![]() To understand Lebanon's history is to understand the history of the entire region - and, with the rise of Hizbullah, it has come to assume a disproportionate, dangerous power of its own. Throughout its short existence, it has been attacked, invaded, occupied or interfered with to serve the political interests of foreign powers, resulting in a series of devastating wars and crises. He could have meant Lebanon: a sectarian state no bigger than Wales that has become battleground for one of the defining conflicts of twentieth-century history. 'Beware of Small States' wrote Mikhail Bukanin in 1870. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. ![]()
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