PEASANTS' REVOLUTION AND THE SIXTIES INCIDENTS IN LEBANON (1858- 1680)

Abstract

  The nature of the Lebanese territory is reason that has made its mountains a refuge for many religious minorities, who have sought to seclude themselves, away from this or that rule. However, the sectarian diversity, including the sectarian differences involved, did not prevent the emergence of feudal leaders that led sectarian gatherings. differences, which made the socio – economic character transcend sectarian boundaries, which was led to the rivalry of prince and senior sheikhs, which was confirmed when the feudal leaders united in order to confront a common enemy , whenever the peasants united , including Druze, Christians and Muslims, in defense of a feudal cause.

  The international competition for influence in Lebanon, especially the British – French competition in the main, has fueled the sectarian conflict in Lebanon through their support for one sect over the other, and their support for it in various ways to enhance their influence and position in Lebanon. and the conflicting interests of these countries and their different political goals and colonial competition with its various objectives it was one of the most important factors that fueled conflict, massacres and civil wars in Lebanon.