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The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A History (4th Edition) by James L. Gelvin EPUB

Now in its fourth edition, James L. Gelvin's award-winning account of the conflict between Israel and Palestine offers a compelling, accessible and current introduction for students and general readers. The book traces the struggle from the emergence of nationalism among the Jews of Europe and the Arab inhabitants of Ottoman Palestine through to the present, exploring the external pressures and internal logic that have propelled it. Placing events in Palestine within the framework of global history, The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A History skilfully interweaves biographical sketches, eyewitness accounts, poetry, fiction, and official documentation into its narrative. This updated edition features new material on the fate of the two-state solution during the Trump/Netanyahu era, alongside an expanded glossary and suggestions for further reading.


Both students and general readers will enjoy Gelvin's lively conversational style, which creates an accessible introduction to the Israel-Palestine conflict
The conflict is brought to life using a range of materials including biographical sketches, eyewitness accounts, poetry, fiction, and official documentation, supporting student understanding
The fourth edition will bring readers up-to-date with additional material on the Oslo Accord and its demise, and the Trump presidency, alongside an expanded glossary and suggestions for further reading.

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