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On language, Princeton style: The history of 'Beirut'

Written by Laura Berner, Columnist
Published: Friday, November 19th, 2004

The capital of Lebanon is the second thing that comes to mind when the college student hears "Beirut." Images of beer-soaked chins and recollections of that unmistakable ping-pong tang first flood our memories. But why is this great American pastime ...(back to the article)

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