The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Seminar Studies in History

by Kirsten E. Schulze

In this fully revised new edition, Kirsten Schulze brings us to a new understanding of the causes, course and consequences of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Schulze analyses the dynamics of the violence and explores the numerous attempts at resolving the conflict. She assesses why, in the cases of Israel-Egypt in 1978 and Israel-Jordan in 1994, negotiations succeeded in bringing about a lasting peace and why, in the cases of Israel, and the Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon, they failed to do so. Written in a clear and accessible style, this fully updated second · Traces the origins of the conflict from their first intellectual roots in the 19th century. · Examines the actions and aims of the competing nationalist movements during the period of the British Mandate which led to the creation of the state of Israel. · Outlines and analyses each of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 to the 2006 Lebanon war and the on-going, second Palestinian uprising With a diverse collection of documents and a Chronology, Glossary, Guide to Further Reading, and a Who’s Who summarizing the careers and contributions of the main figures, this book is absolutely vital to understanding the current Israeli-Palestinian violence, the intra-Palestinian rift between Hamas and Fatah, and why the Arab-Israeli conflict has become the centre of Muslim politics, both violent and non-violent, across the world.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Israel, School

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the very few unbiased looks at one of the world's most complex and heartbreaking conflicts. I read this right before studying abroad in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and it gave me all the background I needed to know before diving in. I highly recommend this read.

[E. Merrill Brouder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really well written, not too dense.

[Rajeev · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just read this for a better understanding of the subject, it is a Grade 12 (IB) textbook.

[Jiří · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book full of comprehensive informations. Since 19th century, throughout The British Mandate for Palestine and many wars for independence, the condensed history of Israel with all the milestones and famous persons. And no bias.

[Aryanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO. MUCH. INFORMATION. I loved it. Endless thanks to everyone that worked on this book. It gave the facts and theories w/ out fluff or name-calling. Just excellent.

[Corey · Rating 4 out of 5]

very readable, objective account of a very complex conflict.