If youre already a bookworm or perhaps dont know where to find valid sources on this topic on the internet, this list of literature is for you. From the beginning of history to this day, israeljudah judea has the only united, independent, sovereign nationstate that ever existed in palestine west of the jordan river. This is what is written about this book in amazon from time immemorial. The first book of its kind, a history of palestine offers a richly detailed interpretation but until now there has been no single volume in english that tells the history of the eventsfrom the ottoman empire to the midtwentieth centurythat shaped modern palestine. Thus, israel can be crossed from the mediterranean coast to the eastern border at jordan river within two hours of driving. Tell me about the ilan pappe book, the ethnic cleansing of palestine. After world war i, palestine was administered by the united kingdom under a mandate received in 1922 from the league of nations. In the 19th century the land of palestine was inhabited by a multicultural population approximately 86 percent muslim. It is here that the culture and religious identity of the jewish people was formed. History of the israelipalestinian conflict wikipedia. Well known books, especially by israels new historians, have. The israelis believe that they are entitled to the land now known as israel, while the palestinians believe that. How colum mccann shaped loss into a book the new york times. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict penguin.
The origins of the arabjewish conflict over palestine. According to the results of the thesis, this book is the fourth most adopted textbook in the area of israel palestine history in western universities. Middle east relations and the history of the arab israeli conflict. Europe, thousands of jewish immigrants settled in palestine after world war ii. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict by mark tessler. Israeli citizen as mentioned above, served as israel s ambassador to the united states from 2009 to 20, a tumultuous period that saw another failed attempt at peace between palestine and israel, the arab spring, and fears of irans nuclear program. The best books on the israel palestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Despite efforts to finalize the peace agreement, the conflict continues to play a major role in israeli and international political, social and economic life. Israeli citizen as mentioned above, served as israels ambassador to the united states from 2009 to 20, a tumultuous period that saw another failed attempt at peace between palestine and israel, the arab spring, and fears of irans nuclear program. The origins and contributing factors of the palestine israel conflict have been the center of debate between pro israel and pro palestine historians. Historical dictionary of israel an excellent highquality book including a chronology of the history of israel. This book took me a while to read, but im glad i read it.
Israelpalestine history, middle eastern history, books. Where can i get a relatively unbiased historical account of. As this book ends around 2008, there is much more about this history that needs to be written and im looking forward to an updated edition which goes into recent history of israel. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. International conference on the question of palestine, said suggested they hang photographs of palestinians, taken by the leading swiss photographer, jean mohr, in the entrance hall at. Empty book on palestinian history becomes instant best. No light at the end of this tunnel the new york times. Ian black opens his excellent new history of the israel palestine conflict, enemies and neighbours, with a note on terminology titled language matters.
In europe the georg eckert institute performed research. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict penguin random. Your first book, edward saids after the last sky, is all about exile its one of my favourite books by the author. Finkelstein a fully updated new edition, by the author of the holocaust industry. A brief history of the israelipalestinian conflict the holy land changed hands many times through history from the canaanites to the israelites, babylonians, romans, crusaders, arabs, ottoman turks, british, and so on. A century of conflict in palestineisrael has produced a vast and ever. Following israel s occupation of the rest of historic palestine, it began building settlements in the west bank and gaza strip. The following is a very short synopsis of the history of this conflict. This book remains a classic in the literature of theological education. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israelpalestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora. If you want conflicting polemic examinations of the israel palestine question, the case for israel by alan dershowitz and the question of palestine by edward said are about as polar opposite as you can get, but i think shlaims book is about as neutral as you can get in its analysis of history and its examination of systemic causes for the. A history of palestine is a respectable addition to the synthetic literature in the field. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict is a must for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses on the middle east.
Gershom gorenberg called his book on the birth of the israeli settlements in the occupied territories in the first decade after the guns fell silent the accidental empire. Master these few key points, and youll be way ahead of 95% of humanity when it comes to understanding this topic. What i was looking for in a book about the history of israel was a book that would deliver me facts to consume and eventually lead me down my own further investigations through other readings. In 1987, after 20 years of brutal military occupation, the first intifada began in the occupied palestinian. Martin gilbert does a good job of relaying facts without too much interceding. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Feb 17, 2020 he had been interested in israel and palestines history since talking with george mitchell, the former u. Textbooks in israel and the palestinian territories issued by the palestinian authority have been an issue within the larger israelipalestinian conflict several studies have been done on palestinian textbooks. The untold story of the westeastern divan, an orchestra reaching across the israeliarab divide. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict five books. Ian black opens his excellent new history of the israelpalestine conflict. The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Top ten best books on the israelipalestinian conflict. A historiographic essay by melissa thiel the path to israel declaring itself a nation in 1948 was complicated by world war, religious beliefs, and imperialism. Interactive timelinehistory of the israelipalestinian. Preventing palestine is a powerful and at times shocking book that sets the new standard for future work on the peace process after 1975. Indeed, without properly understanding the full history of the area, it is impossible to understand the current situation. Research by flora hughesonslow jerusalem by simon sebag montefiore the bestselling nonfiction masterpiece from awardwinning british journalist, historian and author simon sebag montefiore, jerusalem, is the.
A history and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. For more information about the bds movement, visit the boycott national committees website. The history of the israeli palestinian conflict began with the establishment of the state of israel in 1948 this conflict came from the intercommunal violence in mandatory palestine between israelis and arabs from 1920 and erupted into fullscale hostilities in the 194748 civil war. Empty book on palestinian history becomes instant bestseller. If you are interested in a factual book written by someone non partisan then look no further than this book here. A brief history of israel the history of the jewish people, and their roots in the land of israel, spans thirtyfive centuries.
The best books on the israelpalestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Good, unbiased book recommendations to understand the history. Good, unbiased book recommendations to understand the. Palestine is a small region of landroughly 2,400 square milesthat has played a prominent role in the ancient and modern history of the middle east. The conflict continues to the present day on various levels. This 2008 edition also includes new chapters covering the period from 2000 to 2007 which, while they fall outside the books primary historical arc, are still interesting and informative. Where can i get a relatively unbiased historical account. A concise history of a nation reborn by daniel gordis oct. We recommend that you also read the much more detailed account, the origin of the palestineisrael conflict.
Utilizing the stories of various israelis, journalist ari shavit weaves together a powerful portrait of israels history. Caplan provides a brisk and balanced account of it. Palestine is a small region of landroughly 2,400 square milesthat has played a prominent role in the ancient and modern history of the middle. During the first palestinian uprising in 1990, jeffrey goldberg an american jew served as a guard at the largest prison camp in israel. In 1993, israel signed oslo i accord with the palestine liberation organization, followed by establishment of the palestinian national authority and in 1994 israel jordan peace treaty was signed. Textbooks in the israelipalestinian conflict wikipedia. The israel palestine conflict is the ongoing conflict of middle east, which finds its roots in mid20th century will fall of the ottoman empire and migration of jews. This book is not written to put israel in a perfect light. Image and reality of the israel palestine conflict by norman g. Our goal, and the goal of the bds movement, is ending israels ongoing violations of the rights of violations and setting the stage for a lasting and just peace for all peoples of israelpalestine. Israelpalestine history modern, jewish history, books. Wellknown books, especially by israels new historians, have.
First published in 1995, this acclaimed study challenges generally accepted truths of the israel palestine conflict. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Part of a series called contesting the past, this evenhanded study is by a canadian academic who has spent his whole career researching and teaching the history of the israel palestine conflict. Although it touts itself as a concise history of israel, the author has packed a lot of information and thoughtful analysis in this 546page book. The hundred years war on palestine a history of settler. A grand strategy for america in the middle east, by kenneth m.
This autobiography is by the son of a patrician jerusalem arab family. One of his prisoners was rafiq, a rising leader in the plo. The history of palestine is the study of the past in the region of palestine, generally defined as a geographic region in the southern levant between the mediterranean sea and the jordan river where israel and palestine are today, and various adjoining lands. At the heart of this conflict is a basic idea that both sides believe. Brown, john brights a history of israel will continue to be a standard for a new generation of students of the old testament. Do we need another history of the israelipalestinian conflict.
Learning about israel and palestine through books book riot. He grew up in the 1950s on the seam between the jordanian and israeli sectors of the then divided city and describes the experience of encountering israelis for the first time after 1967, even volunteering on a kibbutz. Note that with judea and samaria israel is only 40 miles wide. Pappe has written a great historical work on the ethnic cleansing of palestine in 19478 and. A history offers a comprehensive account of the development and rise of the state of israel from the development of political zionism in the mid1800s to the aftermath of the peace process following the assassination of yitzhak rabin in 1995. The complete history seeks to explain the overall story of israeli and palestinian tensions and divisions in the region. The conflict is attributable to 95% of the problems on middle east. The first book of its kind, a history of palestine offers a richly detailed interpretation of this critical regions evolution. Looking for israel history books but dont know where to turn. Good, unbiased book recommendations to understand the history of israel palestine and the conflict hey guys, im not too knowledgable about the subject and found this subreddit.
What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of. In these colonies, jewish settlers are allowed to carry weapons under the protection of the israeli army. Given these realities, even an israelpalestine book with a mindbending thesis. Is there any way to end the israelipalestinian conflict. A history of the israeli palestinian conflict is a must for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses on the middle east. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict mark a. A poignant and compelling history of the israel palestine conflict, told by a british christian scholar who now resides in cambridge.
Starting with the prebiblical and biblical roots of palestine, noted historian gudrun kramer examines the meanings ascribed to the land in the jewish, christian, and muslim traditions. The bible story of israel its later history from the time of solomon following is an overview of the bible story of israel from the time of king solomon. Shop for a great selection of israel and palestine history books at. Consulate general in jerusalem commissioned studies from ipcri israel palestine center for research and information. You may also select the highlighted words to read additional evidence in over thirty research articles supporting the major points made. The history of the israelipalestinian conflict began with the establishment of the state of israel in 1948 this conflict came from the intercommunal violence in mandatory palestine between israelis and arabs from 1920 and erupted into fullscale hostilities in the 194748 civil war. This academic investigation expose how the report of the questions history in this book is undermined by a proisraeli bias. As the crisis in gaza deepens, culture whisper lines up history, context and passionate argument on both sides of the divide with the ten best books on the israeli palestinian conflict. Nov 14, 2017 the israelpalestine conflict is bloody, nuanced, and entrenched in hundreds of years of history. What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of israel and the. I cannot imagine another book that could be more detailed. Israel palestine conflict 101 jewish voice for peace. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israel palestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora.
Emile sahliyeh this timely study is the most comprehensive history to date of the centuryold struggle between zionists and, later, israelis and palestinians for historic palestine. Its impeccably researched and provides an excellent analysis of the overarching philosophies and concepts behind the conflict. Jan 15, 2009 most important of all if you want to know the facts on the ground in the middleeast is to ignore public tv and newspapers covering the israelpalestine conflict. Learning about israel and palestine seems incredibly intimidatingwhere do you even start. The inside story of the fight for middle east peace, by dennis ross. Through the story in this riveting novel, israeli author david grossman explores the strain of war on the families of deployed soldiers, centering on ora, a divorced mother who is devastated by her sons decision to voluntarily to return to military service.
Free ebooks, israelpalestine history, middle eastern. The land of israel, also known as the holy land or palestine, is the birthplace of the jewish people, the place where the final form of the hebrew bible is thought to have been compiled, and the birthplace of judaism and christianity. Does anybody have any good, unbiased book recommendations that i can read about the history of this conflict. This splendid book by a young american jewish scholar is the product of an early emotional and intellectual. Israelpalestine history, middle eastern history, books barnes. For the nonspecialist reader, the book offers a good introduction to the social, political, cultural, and economic history of palestine and a wealth of statistical information.
Nov 02, 2017 neil caplan, the israelpalestine conflict. The modern history of palestine begins with the termination of the british mandate, the partition of palestine and the creation of israel, and the ensuing israelipalestinian conflict. The conflict is between the jews and the arabs however it. Rather read israelis discourse on the topic, the viewpoints in israeli news sources is much more balanced then what you will get in the us. Jan 01, 2000 unsurpassed for nearly half a century, and now with a new introduction and appendix by william p. Their history and presence in this land has been continuous and unbroken throughout the centuries, even after the majority of jews were. The ongoing conflict between israel and the palestinians is both simple to understand, yet deeply complex.
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