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<p><P>Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, known as "Mr. Lebanon," was killed by a massive explosion as he drove along the Beirut seafront on Valentine's Day in 2005. A business entrepreneur, who rose from nothing to become one of the most powerful men in Lebanese politics, Hariri's assassination has incited outrage and suspicion. Nicholas Blanford investigates Hariri's past, inextricably linked with that of Lebanon, and uncovers a murky world of shifting alliances between businesses, the military, politicians and diplomats. Based on exclusive interviews with key players, he traces the last weeks of Hariri's life, and reveals who stood to gain from his death. He assesses its impact on Lebanese politics including the withdrawal of Syrian troops, Hezbollah and the peace process. Full of intrigue, shady characters, and suspense, <i>Killing Mr Lebanon</i> brings to light what the Lebanese people have clamored for since Valentine's Day 2005&#58; 'al haqiqa' - the truth.</p> <h3>Foreign Affairs</h3> <p>Born in 1944 and raised in Sidon, Lebanon, to a Sunni family ofmodest means, Rafik Hariri exemplified an oft-told Lebanese story: the villager who goes abroad to make a fortune. For Harir

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Author

Nicholas Blanford, NICHOLAS BLANFORD

Publisher

I. B. Tauris

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781845112028

Category

history

Subjects

True Crime, Memoir, Political Science

Rating

3.77 / 5 (80 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13