The Arab-Israeli Conflict (Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 4) [Paperback]

Tony McAleavy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0521629535 | ISBN-13: 978-0521629539

Tony McAleavy traces the complex history of the modern conflict between Arabs and Jews from ancient times to the present day. This book explores the rise of Zionism, the persecution of the Jews, the creation of the state of Israel and its impact on the Palestinian people. It also assesses the nature of the conflict in the second half of the twentieth century; the rise of the PLO, the wars between the Arabs and Israelis, the role of the superpowers and the recent attempts to achieve a peaceful settlement.

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The Arab-Israeli Conflict is full colour throughout, highly illustrated and include a range of activities to motivate students.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (February 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521629535
• ISBN-13: 978-0521629539
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #908,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A distressingly biased book, July 8, 2010

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Concerned Parent - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Arab-Israeli Conflict (Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 4) (Paperback)

This book distorts history by omitting crucial information. In its first two pages it gives an overview of the Arab-Israeli conflict without mentioning either a) the decision by the UN to divide mandatory Palestine into two states, b) the acceptance by the Jews and the rejection by the Arabs of this decision, c) the invasion of Israel by the armies of five Arab countries, d) the expulsion from Arab countries of hundreds of thousands of Jews, or e) the occupation of the lands designated for the Palestinian state by Egypt and Jordan.

Without these facts, it is impossible to understand the subsequent history.

This book carefully selects its facts to paint Israel as the aggressor and the Palestinians as the blameless oppressed people.

It does not belong in the classroom.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning to make sense of the history of Israel/Palestine, August 25, 2002

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Mark E. Stanger "The Rev. Canon Mark E. Stanger" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Arab-Israeli Conflict (Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 4) (Paperback)

Though its intended audience is "young adult", even for adults this book serves as an excellent and balanced introduction to the difficult and complex events which have filled the 20th century in Israel/Palestine. Photos, maps, and a coherent narrative make this a must-read for anyone trying to grasp the roots of the current conflict, especially for those just beginning to go beyond the headlines to attempt a fuller understanding of the region and its peoples.
I rated it "five stars" for its conciseness, completeness, and even-handedness. Note that it was designed for classroom use, is only 64 pages, but nonetheless is packed with information.