by Ilan Pappé
First published 2003
From the crumbling Ottoman Empire to the birth of Israel, this sweeping history charts the forces that shaped modern Palestine. As the region is carved up by colonial powers, Arab and Jewish populations clash over a land they both claim as home. Through war, occupation, and struggle, Palestinians fight to assert their identity and right to self-determination. Ultimately, this is a story of resilience in the face of displacement, a people's centuries-long quest for a homeland of their own.
Genres: history, 20th-century, politics, non-fiction, middle-east, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: quest-for-homeland, resilience
Setting: Palestine
Period: 20th Century
408 pages · Hardcover · Cambridge University Press
Content warnings: colonialism