Full name: Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A History with Documents

Author: Charles D. Smith Year: 1988 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: History, Politics Purchase/reserch links: Amazon Goodreads Barns&Noble LibraryThing ISBNs: 9781457613487 9780312437367 1457613484 0312437366

"Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict" brings the multi-faceted story of the struggle in the Middle East to life for readers. Smith places the conflict in historical and political perspective, facilitating readers' understanding of how this complex situation has evolved over time. By examining its underlying causes, individual and group motives, and the roles that countries around the world have played in the region, Smith helps readers understand the history behind the headlines. He presents this in-depth account in an engaging, accessible book that includes historical and current voices on all sides of the struggle. The book's carefully selected documents, maps, photographs, and chronologies provide context for the narrative, and its up-to-the-minute coverage of developments captures readers' interest and helps them better understand the latest news in the region. Similar books: The Iron Wall by Avi Shlaim The Iron Cage by Rashid Khalidi The Gun and the Olive Branch by David Hirst The End of the Peace Process by Edward W. Said Jerusalem 1913 by Amy Dockser Marcus A History of Modern Palestine by Ilan Pappe The Question of Palestine by Edward W. Said The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe One Palestine, Complete by Tom Segev The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan Battleground by Samuel M. Katz 1948 by Benny Morris Righteous Victims by Benny Morris Arab and Jew by David K. Shipler 1949 by Tom Segev Rising Tide by John M. Barry Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen Modern Times by Paul Johnson Reconstruction by Eric Foner