Palestine
About This Book
Palestine (2015) examines the extensive historical record of the territory along the eastern Mediterranean coast, situated between present-day Lebanon and Egypt. Through meticulous compilation of ancient and contemporary sources, Nur Masalha traces the area's development from its origins in Philistine culture through the emergence of Palestinian national identity in the 1800s, culminating in Israel's establishment in 1948.
Who Should Read This?
- History and political science students seeking deeper knowledge of the region
- Advocates on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian debate wanting factual context
- Palestinians interested in exploring their homeland’s ancient and complex past
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