Product Description

In this book Smith provides a remarkably objective account of this complex subject, by adopting a long-view approach. The detailed discussion of pre-1948 history reveals how Arab and Israeli attitudes and world opinion have been formed, and how contemporary issues and events can be understood in relation to events dating back to WWI and earlier. Comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the subject discusses the ongoing conflict in its social, regional and international contexts, from its origins up to March 2006.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #686801 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 541 pages

Seattle Times
A good basic overview of the subject.

About the Author
CHARLES D. SMITH is Professor of Middle East history in the Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Arizona, USA.