Mehaled And Sedli: Or The History Of A Druse Family Is A Historical Novel Written By Wolfgang Heribert Von Dalberg In 1816. The Book Tells The Story Of Two Brothers Mehaled And Sedli Who Are Members Of A Druse Family Living In Lebanon During The Early 19Th Century. The Druse Are An Ethnic And Religious Group That Originated In The Middle East And Have A Unique Set Of Beliefs And Practices.The Novel Follows The Lives Of Mehaled And Sedli As They Navigate The Complex Political And Social Landscape Of Lebanon During This Time. The Brothers Are Forced To Make Difficult Decisions As They Try To Protect Their Family And Community From The Various Factions Vying For Power In The Region. Along The Way They Encounter A Cast Of Colorful Characters Including Ottoman Officials Christian Missionaries And Bedouin Tribesmen.Through The Story Of Mehaled And Sedli Dalberg Explores Themes Of Identity Loyalty And The Struggle For Self-Determination In A Rapidly Changing World. The Book Is Notable For Its Vivid Descriptions Of The Lebanese Landscape And Its Detailed Portrayal Of Druse Culture And Traditions. It Is Also Considered An Important Early Work Of Historical Fiction Blending Real-World Events With Fictional Characters And Plotlines To Create A Compelling Narrative.With Some Account Of The Druses An Ancient People Of Syria. Two Volumes In One.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.