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Men Who Shaped Greater Lebanon
The article discusses the role of Lebanese figures who preceded Patriarch Elias Hoyek's arrival in Paris in 1919 in paving the way for the birth of Greater Lebanon. Through developing relationships with French elites and raising awareness among the French public about regional issues, these individuals contributed to shaping the environment for Lebanon's emergence. Prominent among them were the brothers Khaleel and Shukri Ghanem, who helped introduce France to the Eastern issues and established cultural and political platforms, such as the magazine Correspondance d’Orient, which served as an important forum for discussing Lebanon and the region before the declaration of Greater Lebanon. The article clarifies that Lebanon's birth was not only formalized at the Treaty of Versailles but also occurred through culture, media, and the networks of relationships built by these thinkers. It emphasizes that Patriarch Hoyek received the legitimacy and representation of Lebanon after patriotic and diplomatic spirit were elevated to the level of political decision, reinforcing the idea that nation-building begins in the minds and hearts before borders.
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