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In this second chapter of our journey through Lebanon's history, we delve into the events and processes that have unfolded from the First World War to the present day. We begin by recounting how the legacy of the Ottoman Empire and the Millet system laid the foundation for a sectarian identity that still defines the country's political and civic life. From the creation of Greater Lebanon under the French mandate to the delicate balance of power enshrined in the 1943 National Pact and the subsequent Taif Agreement, we will analyze the roots of a nation marked by 18 religious denominations, civil wars, and an unwavering resilience in the face of present-day crises. Join us as we explore why the weight of the entire 20th century seems to have settled upon this land, and how a people can flourish even in the deepest darkness. This episode is also an embrace of a nation that holds a very special place in our hearts and that today, once again, suffers under a conflict it never chose. Episode Notes: We again recommend Kamal Salibi's A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered for a deeper understanding of Lebanon's history. ➔  / 103529.a_house_of_many_mansions   And we also highly recommend reading Lebanon: A History, 600-2011 by William Harris ➔https://books.google.com.co/books?id=... The Search for a Nation-State in Lebanon ➔ https://cenital.com/libano-y-la-utopi... To understand the situation of the Lebanese Civil War, our recommended film is The Twilight of a People (also sometimes titled “Circle of Deceit” in Spanish) by director Volker Schlöndorff ➔ https://cineyseries.net/pelicula/el-o... Essentially mentioned for this chapter and to understand the context of Lebanon in 1982 is the animated film Waltz with Bashir by Ari Folman. ➔ https://casa-mediterraneo.es/vals-con... And finally, a testament to peace and the need to overcome tensions can be found in The Insult, a 2017 film. ➔ https://www.filmaffinity.com/ar/film7... Follow my projects elsewhere: YouTube ➔    / @dianauribefm   Instagram ➔ instagram.com/dianauribe.fm Facebook ➔ facebook.com/dianauribe.fm Website ➔ dianauribe.fm Twitter ➔ x.com/DianaUribefm LinkedIn ➔ www.linkedin.com/in/diana-uribe Thanks again to our Patreon community for supporting the production of this episode. If you'd like to join, visit www.dianauribe.fm/comunidad Thanks again to our Histornautas community for supporting the production of this episode. If you'd like to join, visit www.dianauribe.fm/comunidad