Levant: Splendour and Catastrophe on the Mediterranean - Book by Philip Mansel

Name: Levant: Splendour and Catastrophe on the Mediterranean
Author: Philip Mansel

Mansel explores the fascinating histories of three Levantine cities: Smyrna, Alexandria, and Beirut. These cities, once dazzling hubs of trade, culture, and cosmopolitanism, are portrayed as vibrant microcosms of the Mediterranean world. Mansel weaves together stories of multicultural coexistence, economic prosperity, and artistic flourishing, as well as the tragedies of war, nationalism, and decline. Drawing on personal accounts, historical documents, and vivid descriptions, the book captures the grandeur and fragility of these urban centers.

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