Beirut 1870: The Silk Boom That Built a City
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the silk trade transformed Beirut from a modest port into a bustling commercial hub during the 19th century. They focus on the 1870s silk boom, driven by European demand and Lebanese sericulture, and how it reshaped the city's economy, society, and architecture. The conversation highlights key figures like the Sursock family, the role of French merchants from Lyons, and the impact on Mount Lebanon's villages. They also touch on the darker side—exploitation of peasant labor and the famine of 1915 that followed the collapse of silk. This episode offers a fresh angle on Lebanon's economic history, distinct from prior episodes on politics and conflict.
#SilkTrade #BeirutHistory #LebanonHistory #Sursock #Lyons #Sericulture #MountLebanon #19thCentury #EconomicHistory #OttomanEmpire #BiladAlSham #GlobalTrade #PeasantLabor #Famine #History #FexingoHistory #MiddleEastHistory #LebanonEconomy
Fler avsnitt av The Story of Lebanon: Trade, War, and Survival — Fexingo History
Visa alla avsnitt av The Story of Lebanon: Trade, War, and Survival — Fexingo HistoryThe Story of Lebanon: Trade, War, and Survival — Fexingo History med Fexingo finns tillgänglig på flera plattformar. Informationen på denna sida kommer från offentliga podd-flöden.