A passionate meditation on contemporary Arab identity.
Samir Kassir Book order
Samir Kassir was a Lebanese professor of history and journalist, known for his ardent advocacy for secular democracy in the Middle East. His work delved into themes of freedom for Palestinians and democracy in Lebanon and Syria, alongside sharp criticism of the Syrian presence in Lebanon. Kassir's intellectual legacy is rooted in his passionate defense of secular principles and liberty. His profound engagement with history and politics shaped his distinctive voice.
- 2013
- 2010
Beirut
- 656 pages
- 23 hours of reading
Praised as the definitive history of Beirut, this is the story of a city that has stood at the crossroads of Mediterranean civilization for more than four thousand years. It takes the reader from the ancient to the modern world, offering a dazzling panorama of the city's Seleucid, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and French incarnations.