The Kingdom of This Earth

Set in the rugged villages of Mount Lebanon (Bsharri and Ehden), the narrative spans from the late Ottoman Empire through World War I and the French Mandate up to the eve of modern Lebanese independence. The novel traces the intergenerational lives of Maronite peasant families—focusing on figures like Tanios, Hanna, and Maurice—navigating harsh rural topographies, feudal dynamics, and the heavy influence of the Church. Through a blend of mythic resonance and sharp social critique, the story explores the genesis of sectarian consciousness, communal anxieties, and political illusions. It portrays how the land itself shifts from a sacred source of sustenance into an idolized arena of conflict, dissecting the rooted psychological and historical fractures that shaped the regional identity long before modern civil conflicts.

It is a masterfully crafted historical epic that offers profound insights into the socio-political origins, sectarian tensions, and cultural heritage of Mount Lebanon across generations.

Ideal for readers of translated modern Middle Eastern fiction, scholars of Lebanese history and Mediterranean culture, and fans of rich, multi-generational historical sagas focused on identity and society.