Israel-Palestine in a Nutshell (Nutshell Notes) [Paperback]

Amanda Roraback (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004 | Series: Nutshell Notes

Book Description: Two histories, two faiths, two points of view, all in one "flip-book."

Read "Israel in a Nutshell" to follow the development of Israel from God's promise to Abraham and the "chosen people" to the 20th century peace treaties.

Flip the book over to read the other side of the story. From the arrival of the Ancient Philistines in the land of Canaan to the construction of the controversial 21st century separation wall, "Palestine in a Nutshell" traces the region's history and politics through the perspective of Muslim Arabs.

Through short, easy-to-read chapters, you will find everything you need to know about the PLO, Zionism, the intifada, anti-Semitism, the refugee crisis and more in order to form your own informed opinion about the Arab-Israeli conflict.

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About the Author

"Israel/Palestine in a Nutshell" is the latest in Amanda Roraback's Nutshell Notes series which includes "Afghanistan in a Nutshell," "Iraq in a Nutshell" (both LA Times bestsellers), "Islam in a Nutshell" and "Pakistan in a Nutshell."

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Enisen Publishing (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970290845
• ISBN-13: 978-0970290847
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,148,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Middle East > Israel
  • #34 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Middle East > General

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even-handed and Concise, November 16, 2004

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Marion Gropen "publishing consultant" (Gropen Associates, NY, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Israel-Palestine in a Nutshell (Nutshell Notes) (Paperback)

This compact little book does a very good job of distilling both sides of one of the most confusing conflicts currently brewing. Chock-full of both facts and the historical narrative used to evaluate those facts, this is a valuable addition to the library of anyone wishing to understand how each side sees the region and the issues. If we are to have peace, understanding both sides is an important first step.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome addition to International Studies reading lists, May 3, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Israel-Palestine in a Nutshell (Nutshell Notes) (Paperback)

Israel/Palestine In A Nutshell is really two books in one. On one side is "Palestine in a nutshell". Flip it over and you have "Israel in a nutshell" on the other side. What is provided is the history of the current conflict presented from both the perspective of the Israelis and the Palestinians. A welcome addition to International Studies reading lists, Israel/Palestine In A Nutshell offers a informed and informative tour through the series of peace treaties between the two opposing communities from the Camp David accords down to the latest 2003 Geneva proposal. Also very highly recommended are the four other "World in a Nutshell" titles from Enisen Publishing: Afghanistan in a Nutshell; Iraq in a Nutshell; Pakistan in a Nutshell, and Islam in a Nutshell.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ! Everything You Need To Know In One " Nutshell ", August 8, 2004

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M. Mitamura "Endless Traveler" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Israel-Palestine in a Nutshell (Nutshell Notes) (Paperback)

Ms. Roarabach has done an incredible job clearly presenting both the history and present conditions of Palestine and Israel in one amazingly compact book. I would highly recommend "Israel-Palestine in a Nutshell" to anyone traveling to either of these countries or if you simply want to familiarize yourself with Palestine or Israel.

Highly Recommended!