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Book Synopsis: More than a decade before Israel's New Historians revolutionized the study of Israeli history, English journalist David Hirst wrote The Gun and the Olive Branch, a classic, myth-breaking general history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hirst, former Middle East correspondent of the Guardian, traces the origins of the terrible conflict back to the 1880s to show how Arab violence, although often cruel and fanatical, is a response to the challenge of repeated aggression. The Gun and the Olive Branch is an absorbing, potentially controversial, history of the Middle Eastern conflict that is indispensable to anyone with an interest in world politics and by partisans of both sides. This classic and controversial account of the origins of the Middle East conflict returns to print updated with a lengthy introduction that reflects on the course of recent Middle Eastern history -- especially the abortive Israeli-Palestinian peace process and 9/11.
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Want to understand the roots of violence in the Middle East? Look no further than "The Gun and the Olive Branch: The Roots of Violence in the Middle East" by David Hirst. This revolutionary book, published by Nation Books, delves into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict like never before. With a clear and comprehensive analysis, Hirst breaks the myths surrounding the conflict and examines the origins of Arab violence as a response to repeated aggression.
Written by an esteemed English journalist and former Middle East correspondent of the Guardian, "The Gun and the Olive Branch" offers an absorbing and potentially controversial account of the Middle Eastern conflict. Whether you are interested in world politics or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of the issue, this book is a must-read. It provides an indispensable perspective for both sides of the conflict, making it a valuable resource for any avid reader.
What sets this book apart is its relevance to contemporary events. With an updated edition featuring a lengthy introduction reflecting on recent Middle Eastern history, including the abortive Israeli-Palestinian peace process and the impact of 9/11, "The Gun and the Olive Branch" brings the past into the present. Gain insights into the ongoing dynamics of the conflict and the factors shaping the region today.
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