Memorials and Martyrs in Modern Lebanon
Volk, Lucia![Memorials and Martyrs in Modern Lebanon](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/747/7478927/CHSBZCOP037478927.jpg)
Lebanese history is often associated with sectarianism and hostilitybetween religious communities, but by examining public memorials and historicalaccounts Lucia Volk finds evidence for a sustained politics of Muslim and Christianco-existence. Lebanese Muslim and Christian civilians were jointly commemorated asmartyrs for the nation after various episodes of violence in Lebanese history. Sitesof memory sponsored by Maronite, Sunni, Shiite, and...