Memorials and Martyrs in Modern Lebanon (Public Cultures of

Memorials and Martyrs in Modern Lebanon (Public Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa)

Lebanese history is often associated with sectarianism and hostility between religious communities, but by examining public memorials and historical accounts Lucia Volk finds evidence for a sustained politics of Muslim and Christian co-existence. Lebanese Muslim and Christian civilians were jointly commemorated as martyrs for the nation after various episodes of violence in Lebanese history. Sites of memory sponsored by Maronite, Sunni, Shiite, and Druze elites have shared the goal of creating cross-community solidarity by honoring the joint sacrifice of civilians of different religious communities. This compelling and lucid study enhances our understanding of culture and politics in the Middle East and the politics of memory in situations of ongoing conflict.
Country USA
Brand Indiana University Press
Manufacturer Indiana University Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2010-10-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780253222305

Memorials and Martyrs in Modern Lebanon (Public Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa)