A Concise History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
by By Bickerton, Ian J. and Klausner, Carla L.
Category: History , Middle East , General

Offers unbiased coverage of the history of Arab-Israeli affairs for students and general readers, explaining critical issues such as the rise of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, causes and results of major wars, and the peace process. Provides information necessary to understand the religious, ethnic, and ideological background of the conflict, and weighs the latest developments. Includes many excerpts from key documents, plus b&w photos, maps, chronologies, a glossary, and a pronunciation guide. This third edition is revised to reflect recent scholarship and events unfolding since 1995. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.