Spirit of the Phoenix: Beirut and the Story of Lebanon

Organisation: The Arab British Centre and CAABU

Time: 19 May 2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Place: SOAS, Thornaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG

The Arab British Centre and CAABU in association with LMEI Present:

Spirit of the Phoenix: Beirut and the Story of Lebanon

A TALK BY TIM LLEWELLYN

Tim Llewellyn was the BBC’s Middle East Correspondent based in Beirut from 1975 to 1980.

‘Spirit of the Phoenix: Beirut and the story of Lebanon attempts to answer such questions as what is Lebanon all about? Why has this tiny, fertile Mediterranean country become a byword for violence and chaos in the minds of much of the world? It is a journey of political and historical discovery in which Llewellyn tells the stories of the Druze, the Maronites, the Shia, the Sunni, and all the rest.

After the talk, there will be an opportunity to ask questions followed by a drinks reception.

The evening will be chaired by Professor Gilbert Achcar.

Wednesday, 19th May 2010 6-8pm
Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Thornaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG

This event is free of charge, and seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis.

For further details please contact Imogen Ware at The Arab British Centre on 020 7832 1310.