In 1860, Mount Lebanon erupted in a bitter civil war between Maronites and Druze, leaving thousands dead and villages burned. The conflict shocked the European powers and the Ottoman Empire, leading to a French military intervention and the creation of the Mutasarrifiyya, a special autonomous district that would shape Lebanon's modern borders. This episode delves into the causes: the breakdown of the feudal system, the rise of sectarian tensions after the 1840s, and the role of external actors like Britain and France. We examine key battles, the massacre at Deir al-Qamar, and the controversial Règlement Organique of 1861, which established a Christian governor and a confessional council. Lucas and Luna also discuss the long-term consequences—how 1860 set a precedent for foreign intervention and communal strife that would echo into Lebanon's 20th-century wars.
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