Killing Mr Lebanon - The Assassination of Rafik Hariri and Its Impact on the Middle East (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	I.B. Tauris
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Nicholas Blanford
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-1-84511-854-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > Political assassinations Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General
LSN:	1-84511-854-5
Barcode:	9781845118549

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