by Ilan Pappé
First published 2017
In this explosive exposé, radical Israeli historian Ilan Pappé shatters ten enduring myths about the origins of the modern state of Israel. From claims of an "empty land" to the supposed voluntary exodus of Palestinians, Pappé reveals the dark realities behind Israel's nation-building. As he meticulously dismantles the official narratives, a stark picture emerges of occupation, ethnic cleansing, and the forcible displacement of an entire people. Pappé's unflinching analysis lays bare the true costs of Israel's founding, challenging readers to confront a history that has been suppressed for far too long.
Genres: history, politics, social-issues, non-fiction, middle-east, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Israel, Palestine, Middle East, South-West Asia
192 pages · Paperback · Verso
Content warnings: colonialism, racism