The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine: From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace Scott-Baumann Michael
A clear, balanced account of exactly how the conflict originated and developed over the past century. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced…
Specifikacia The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine: From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace Scott-Baumann Michael
A clear, balanced account of exactly how the conflict originated and developed over the past century. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine is one of the most bitter struggles in history, with profound global consequences. In this book, Middle East expert Michael Scott-Baumann succinctly describes its origins and charts its history from civil war to the present day. Each chapter offers a lucid explanation of the politics and ends with personal testimony from Palestinians and Israelis whose lives have been impacted by the dispute.While presenting competing interpretations, Scott-Baumann examines key flashpoints, including the early role of the British, the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, the Six-Day War of 1967, and President Trump's "Deal of the