About the Book: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine
The ongoing struggle between Israel and Palestine is one of the most bitter
conflicts in history, with profound global consequences. In this book, Middle
East expert Michael Scott-Baumann succinctly describes its origins and charts
its evolution from civil war to the present day. Each chapter offers a lucid
explanation of the politics and ends with personal testimony from Palestinians
and Israelis whose lives have been overshadowed by violence.
While presenting competing interpretations, Scott-Baumann examines key flash
points including the early role of the British, the establishment of the state
of Israel in 1948, the Six-Day War of 1967,