A translated, annotated account of the 1860 Lebanon disturbances, drawn from a detailed 19th‑century eyewitness narrative.
Discover the events, motives, and consequences through a historic primary source restored for today’s readers.
The book presents a translated manuscript that records the mass violence in the Arab lands during 1860, with an introduction and conclusion by a scholarly editor. It offers insight into the conflicts between Druze and Christian communities around Mount Lebanon, including the siege of Dayr al-Qamar and related measures by local and imperial authorities. The edition frames the historical context, notes challenges of translation, and discusses the author’s perspective and biases, while preserving vivid scenes and key exchanges that shaped the era.
- First‑hand details about the 1860 melees and sieges that affected Lebanon and Syria.
- Portraits of communities, leaders, and political dynamics from the author’s vantage point.
- Editorial notes that explain historical context, translation choices, and reliability.
- Closure with a treaty and official orders reflecting the era’s attempts at restoring peace.
Ideal for readers of Middle Eastern history, 19th‑century diplomacy, and religious‑community dynamics in the Levant, this edition serves as a concrete window into a pivotal moment in the region’s past.