The history of Lebanon covers the history of the modern Republic of Lebanon and the earlier emergence of Greater Lebanon under the French Mandate for Syria, as well as the previous history of the region, covered by the modern state.
Read more about History Of Lebanon: Classic Antiquity, Ottoman Rule, League of Nations Mandate, Occupation: 1992 To February 2005, Free Lebanon (2005-present)
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