The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly
publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and
stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains
the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence - a modern
territorial contest between two nations and one geographical
territory. Adopting a fresh and original approach, each section covers
a twenty-year span, to highlight the historical complexity of the
conflict throughout successive decades. Each chapter starts with an
examination of the relationships among people and events that marked
particular years as historical moments in the evolution of the
conflict, including the 1897 Basle Congress; the 1917 Balfour
Declaration and British occupation of Palestine; and the 1947 UN
Partition Plan and the war for Palestine. Providing a clear and fair
exploration of the main issues, Bunton explores not only the
historical basis of the conflict, but also looks at how and why
partition has been so difficult and how efforts to restore peace
continue today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,
analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting
and challenging topics highly readable.
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ISBN
9780191653971
Publisert
2016
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OUP Oxford
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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