The gold standard of texts on the history of the arabisraeli conflict palestine and the arabisraeli conflict provides a comprehensive, balanced, and accessible narrative of a complex historical. The arabisraeli conflict refers to the ongoing political tension, military conflicts and disputes between arab countries and israel, which escalated during the 20th century. This study of the middle eastern conflict emphasizes the period before 1948 when zionism claimed palestine and the palestinian resistance began. Israelipalestinian conflict global conflict tracker. A century of conflict in palestine israel has produced a vast and ever growing historical literature in english, as well as in arabic and hebrew. A history with documents 6th revised edition by smith, charles d. As one of the most contentious and controversial relationships in the world, the israelpalestine conflict has found its way into the headlines for various reasons over the last few decades. The palestinian equation in the arabisraeli conflict, 19771984.
Often, those reasons are tied to the reignition of tensions or the crumbling of peace talks. This is an excellent summary of the arabisraeli israeli palestinian conflict. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict provides a comprehensive, balanced, and accessible narrative of a complex historical topic. The gold standard of texts on the history of the arabisraeli conflict palestine and the arabisraeli conflict provides a comprehensive, balanced, and accessible narrative of a complex historical topic. In this book, you will learn topics such as as those in your book plus much more. The narrative is supported by more than 40 primary documents that highlight perspectives from all sides of the struggle. Zionism, the palestinian arabs, and the british mandate, 19201939 world war ii and the creation of the. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict by smith, charles d. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict internet archive. Conflicting or irreconcilable narratives mean that works which tell the story of, and from, both sides, are rare. The middle east and palestine to 1517 ottoman society, palestine, and the origins of zionism, 15161914 world war i, great britain. Its a good place to start if youre not at all familiar with the topic, but it should be read in conjunction with other books that elaborate on specific time periods, like segevs one palestine, complete and orens six days of war. A study of the conflict from the perspective of coercion in the context of arab and big power relations new. Smiths detailed discussion of pre 1948 history reveals how arab and israeli attitudes and world opinion have been formed, and how contemporary issues and events can be understood in relation to events.
Basically, whatever you might read about the israelipalestine conflict will be pure fiction. The ninth edition explores the relationships among peoples and events and guides students through the often complex web of circumstances, parties, and. It is often used as a textbook in upperlevel modern middle east history courses for just that reason. Smith provides a remarkably objective account of this complex and controversial subject, adopting a long view approach which tackles both the pre and post 1948 periods. Books to understand the israel palestine conflict as one of the most contentious and controversial relationships in the world, the israel palestine conflict has found its way into the headlines for various reasons over the last few decades. Offering a balanced history of both israeli and arab goals, palestine and the arabisraeli conflict covers the history of palestine before israeli independence in 1948 and brings the story forward to the breakthrough arabisraeli accord of 1993 and its troubled aftermath. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The best study of the military dynamics of the conflict and possibly the best all round book on the conflict up to the six day war remains nadav safrans classic work which came out in 1969 from war to war. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israel palestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora. Smith places the conflict in historical and political perspective. After the 1948 arabisraeli war, the holy land was divided into three. Although the two groups have different religions palestinians include muslims, christians and druze, religious differences are. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict by charles d smith. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict, 9th edition.
The roots of the arabisraeli conflict have been attributed to the support by arab league member countries for the palestinians, a fellow league member, in the ongoing israeli palestinian conflict, which in. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict 8th edition. The israel palestine conflict remains one between two enemies who refuse to accept their fate to live as neighbours. This book examines the origins of the war and its progression through two distinct stages.
After the 6day war, when the soviet client states of egypt and syria were soundly defeated, it became clear to the soviets that the way to. The book starts with a quick chapter that summarizes the story of palestine from the days of the ancient jewish kingdoms, until the 19th century. Pages in category israeli palestinian conflict books the following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. The stage was now set for the broader arabisraeli conflict. However, smiths book does a very good job of attempting to be as close to unbiased as possible. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict brings the multifaceted story of the struggle in the middle east to life for readers. The conflict between palestinian arabs and zionist now israeli jews is a modern phenomenon, dating to the end of the nineteenth century. Palgrave macmillan, 2004, isbn 14039382 gelvin, james l. Smiths widely respected analysis examines how underlying issues, group motives, religious and crosscultural clashes, diplomacy and imperialism, and encroaching modernity shaped this volatile region. By examining its underlying causes, individual and group motives, and the roles that countries around the world. The best books on the israel palestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Here are entered works on the political and military conflicts between arabs and israel, including the question of national rights in the area of the former mandate for palestine beginning in 1948, and comprehensive works that include the earlier period.
Navigate through this complex historical topic as palestine and the arabisraeli conflict takes you through all the outside influences barring down on this volatile part of the world through perspectives from all sides of the struggle. Facts101 is your complete guide to palestine and the arabisraeli conflict. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict provides a comprehensive, balanced, and accessible introduction to the multifaceted history of the arabisraeli conflict. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict five books. The palestine war has been by far the most important military encounter in the history of the arabisraeli conflict. Smith examines how underlying issues, group motives, religious and crosscultural clashes, diplomacy and imperialism, and the arrival of the modern era shaped this volatile region. Palestine and the arabisraeli conflict 1996 edition. During the british mandate for palestine 19221948, arabs and jews repeatedly used the law to gain leverage and influence international opinion, especially in three dramatic and largely forgotten trials involving two issues. Understanding the pre1948 history of arabzionist relations reveals how current arab and israeli attitudes, not to mention jewish and world opinion, have been formed and how contemporary crises are often. Smith is the best reference for anyone who desires to explore and understand the details of the arabisraeli conflict.
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