Holy Land, Whose Land? Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots (1st edition) (Paperback)

by Dorothy Drummond (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
A ""must read"" for anyone who seeks to understand the tragedy of contemporary international events taking place in the Middle East today. Solid, carefully researched, deftly written. --Midwest Book Review

Drummond traces the complex histyory of the Holy Land over four millennia in an intelligent and accessible style, [with] solid research and thoughtful personal reflections. --Rep. Lee Hamilton, Co-Chairman, 9/11 Commission; Director, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

In Holy Land, Whose Land?, a scholarly yet genuinely personalized account, Dorothy Drummond speaks with the ease of a gifted tour guide and the presence of a professional teacher. --Ralph Allen, reviewed in The Professional Geographer

Product Description
Holy Land, Whose Land? Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots investigates the tradition, history, and beliefs that underlie the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. An unbiased account of the struggle that is pivotal in the Middle East today.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Fairhurst Press; 1st edition (April 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974823317
• ISBN-13: 978-0974823317
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,214,398 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Land Whose Land?, September 23, 2002

By	R Streeter (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holy Land, Whose Land?: Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots (Hardcover)

Dorothy Drummond has done a great job of presenting four thousand years of history in the Holy Land and demonstrating it's lasting impact on our modern world. But, this work is much more than just a history book: the role of geography, religion, and politics is equally well represented in explaining the past and present in the Holy Land. The author has also included a number of her travel experiences in the Holy Land that add a personal touch to the book.

This well-researched book is very educational, but you don't have to be a student or a scholar to get a lot out of it. Numerous maps and a glossary help the reader to connect people, places, and events. The author's completely unbiased treatment of the region's religions and cultures allows the reader to form their own views and perspectives of the region's history and current events.

Holy Land Whose Land? is a very interesting book and I highly recommend it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Study-group Must, July 27, 2002

By	"cdrueckert" (Sturgis, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holy Land, Whose Land?: Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots (Hardcover)

Holy Land Whose Land? Modern Dilemma Ancient Roots is the perfect reference for a study-discussion group wishing to research the background of today's continuing horror headlines coming out of the Middle east. D.Drummond gives a detailed view of the present situation, then takes the reader through the history of this land called home by three monotheistic religions, finally dealing with possible approaches to peace. A detailed glossary, maps, and photographs--as well as firsthand observations are a welcome addition to this very readable, balanced study.
With so many folks convinced that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict directly affects the war on terrorism, D.Drummond's book definitely enlightens us.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whose Land Indeed, August 16, 2002

By	m weitz (Vienna, Va) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holy Land, Whose Land?: Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots (Hardcover)

The book is extremely easy to read with excellent "personal"
notes by the author interspersed throughout the text. When I
started reading, I thought that there was a bias towards one
side as the true owners of the land, but as I traversed thoughout
the book, it was obvious that each new topic was presented with
a new insight for the ownership claim. In the end, I was left
with feeling that it is impossible to draw any single conclusion
as to which side, if any, has 100% claim.

The historical, religious, geographical, & social-economic facts
related show that nothing is constant throughout time to remain
as the only heritage for which a region is to be remembered.

If the author's aim was to present facts for consideration of
this problem, but not draw any single conclusion, then I believe
she accomplished her goal. There may not be a solution!