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A Very Short History of the Israel–Palestine Conflict

By: Ilan Pappe
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
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An indispensable guide to understanding the Israel-Palestine conflict, and how we might yet still find a way out of it.

"Ilan Pappe is the most original, radical and hard-hitting of Israel's 'new historians.'" -Avi Shlaim, author of Three Worlds

The devastation of 7 October 2023 and the horrors that followed astounded the world. But the Israel-Palestine conflict didn't start on 7 October. It didn't start in 1967 either, when Israel occupied the West Bank, or in 1948 when the state of Israel was declared. It started in 1882, when the first Zionist settlers arrived in what was then Ottoman Palestine. Ilan Pappe untangles the history of two peoples, now sharing one land. Going back to the founding fathers of Zionism, Pappe expertly takes us through the twists and turns of international policy towards Israel-Palestine, Palestinian resistance to occupation, and the changes taking place in Israel itself.

©2024 Ilan Pappe (P)2024 Tantor Colonialism & Post-Colonialism Israel & Palestine Middle East Politics & Government Africa War Iran
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Amazing insights in a world where the truth is much needed. This is a must listen or read for humanity.

Insightful and comprehensive

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Summed it up in a very factual manner from start to finish.
Very true and brave author. Thanks

Brave Author

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It does provide a useful and fascinating insight from a post modern, anti colonial, anti Zionist perspective.

The historical involvement and motivations of the British establishment in encouraging the Zionist movement was very interesting.

Zero acknowledgement or mention of Iran's involvement in the conflict.

Now, where to find something more balanced...?

Don't expect a balanced view

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Provides a clear overview of the key historical landmarks in the history of Zionism, and places it in the context of European colonialism.

The best introduction to this topic

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This book explains without jargon or academic terms a narrative of how we got to where we are now. It gives the context without sidetracking into other countries. Gives just enough context to understand

Concise and direct

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