The claims of culture at empire's end : Syria and Lebanon under French rule
Dueck, Jennifer MarieAuthor
British Academy.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2010.
This volume explores the political impact of cultural institutions by analysing the power struggles in Syria and Lebanon under French Mandate rule. The author illuminates how political and religious leaders fought to harness the force of culture through projects as diverse as schools, cinema and tourism.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
This volume explores the political impact of cultural institutions by analysing the power struggles in Syria and Lebanon under French Mandate rule. The author illuminates how political and religious leaders fought to harness the force of culture through projects as diverse as schools, cinema and tourism.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cultural fusion
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Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East
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Middle East