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Book Synopsis: This history of the foundational war in the Arab-Israeli conflict is groundbreaking, objective, and deeply revisionist. A riveting account of the military engagements, it also focuses on the war's political dimensions. Benny Morris probes the motives and aims of the protagonists on the basis of newly opened Israeli and Western documentation. The Arab side—where the archives are still closed—is illuminated with the help of intelligence and diplomatic materials. Morris stresses the jihadi character of the two-stage Arab assault on the Jewish community in Palestine. Throughout, he examines the dialectic between the war's military and political developments and highlights the military impetus in the creation of the refugee problem, which was a by-product of the disintegration of Palestinian Arab society. The book thoroughly investigates the role of the Great Powers—Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union—in shaping the conflict and its tentative termination in 1949. Morris looks both at high politics and general staff decision-making processes and at the nitty-gritty of combat in the successive battles that resulted in the emergence of the State of Israel and the humiliation of the Arab world, a humiliation that underlies the continued Arab antagonism toward Israel.
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Are you fascinated by history and seeking a deeper understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict? Look no further than "1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War." This groundbreaking and objective account by Benny Morris sheds new light on the military engagements and political dimensions of the war. Dive into the motives and aims of the protagonists with newly opened Israeli and Western documentation, providing a comprehensive view of the conflict like never before.
Uncover the jihadi character of the two-stage Arab assault on the Jewish community in Palestine as Morris expertly navigates through the complexities of the war. By examining the military and political developments, Morris highlights the military impetus in the creation of the refugee problem, shedding light on the disintegration of Palestinian Arab society. Gain insights into the role of Great Powers such as Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union in shaping the conflict and its aftermath.
Experience the gripping narrative of the battles that led to the emergence of the State of Israel and the humiliation of the Arab world. Delve into the high politics, general staff decision-making processes, and the nitty-gritty of combat that defined this pivotal moment in history. "1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War" is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the origins of the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.
Don't miss out on this enlightening and thought-provoking book. Take the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and perspective on a critical period in history. Embrace the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its far-reaching implications. Begin your journey through the pages of "1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War" today!
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