Lebanon's Merchant Princes and the Silk Road
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This episode explores the economic engine of Ottoman Lebanon, focusing on the rise of merchant families like the Jumblatt and Farra who transformed Mount Lebanon into a global textile hub. We examine how the demand for silk cocoons in European markets, particularly Lyon, France, reshaped local society, land ownership, and political power structures. The narrative details the sericulture boom of the 18th and 19th centuries, the role of mulberry trees in the Chouf District, and the complex relationships between Christian Maronites, Druze leaders, and the Ottoman administration. We also look at how this wealth funded cultural revival and created a unique hybrid identity that balanced traditional mountain life with international trade networks, setting the stage for modern Lebanese economic resilience.
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