""The Opening of South Lebanon, 1788-1840: A Study of the Impact of the West on the Middle East"" by William Roe Polk is a historical study that analyzes the influence of Western powers on the region of South Lebanon during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book examines the political, economic, and cultural changes that occurred in the area as a result of European intervention and the growing presence of Western missionaries and traders...