The massacre that shattered the old Ottoman world
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The 1860 Massacres: A Pivotal Conflict
This chapter examines the brutal massacres of 1860 in Mount Lebanon and Damascus, fueled by rising tensions between Muslim and Christian communities. It also explores the European response, including military intervention and diplomatic efforts, shedding light on the complex interplay of local and international politics during this traumatic period in the Ottoman Empire.
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