Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Chronology Maps Prelude to Civil War The Battle of the Hotels Violent Polarisation: 1976 Assassination and Invasion: 1977-78 Christian Fratricide: 1978-79 Violence and Invasion: 1980-82 Mutual Enemies: 1982-83 Withdrawal and Chaos: 1984-85 Syrians Return: 1985-87 Two Lebanese Governments: 1987-89 Closing Battles: 1990-91 National Survival Bibliography Index

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EDGAR O'BALLANCE served in the British and Indian armies during World War II, reaching the rank of Colonel. He worked as a journalist from 1948-62 for a US Wire Agency, and since then as a freelance journalist. He has covered over 20 wars and insurgencies and written extensively on international relations, defence and strategic problems. He is a member of the IISS, RUSI, and the former Chairman of the London-based Military Commentators Circle.

Reviews

'...a tightly written and organized survey of the conflict, supplemented by an excellent chronology...' - Hubert R. van Tuyll, Journal of Third World Studies