This book narrates the events of the Mountain War in the context of the Maronite Druze historical conflict.
The author relies not only on historical sources, but also on oral testimonies which can be of great importance in revealing new information or recounting emotional personal experiences that are not usually highlighted in history books and which can have a significant impact on readers' understanding of historical events.
The book highlights the importance of collective memory in determining people's behavior and orientation, explaining the impact of the Druze and Maronite collective memory on the approach of these two sects to war.
The author concludes by highlighting the fact that "most damaging effect [of the druze maronite clashes] is the persistence of bitterness between the two sides, something that is made possible by the ruling elite's refusal to allow relevant collective memories to be exposed as part of the post-conflict settlement."