Killing Mr. Lebanon: The Assassination of Rafik Hariri and its impact on the Middle East

Blanford, Nicholas

ISBN 10: 1845118545 / ISBN 13: 9781845118549

Published by I.B.Tauris, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Killing Mr. Lebanon: The Assassination of Rafik Hariri and its impact on the Middle East
• Publisher: I.B.Tauris
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845118545
• ISBN 13: 9781845118549
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, known as *Mr. Lebanon,* was killed by a massive explosion as he drove along the Beirut seafront on February 14, 2005. A business entrepreneur, who rose from nothing to become one of the most powerful men in Lebanese politics, Hariri's assassination has incited outrage and suspicion. Nicholas Blanford investigates Hariri's past, inextricably linked with that of Lebanon, and uncovers a murky world of shifting alliances between businesses, the military, politicians and diplomats. Based on exclusive interviews with key players, he traces the last weeks of Hariri’s life, and reveals who stood to gain from his death. He assesses its impact on Lebanese politics including the withdrawal of Syrian troops, Hezbollah and the peace process. Full of intrigue, shady characters, and suspense, Killing Mr Lebanon brings to light what the Lebanese people have clamored for since Valentine's Day 2005: *Al Haqiqa*--the truth.

About the Author

Nicholas Blanford is The Times' (London) correspondent in Beirut, where he has lived for over ten years.