Palestine

Name: Palestine
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9780755649426
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A Four Thousand Year History

By Nur Masalha

4.04

( 884 ratings, 162 reviews)

Summary

Palestine by Nur Masalha is a comprehensive historical exploration of the Palestine region, focusing on its rich cultural and historical heritage. The book delves into the ancient and medieval periods, examining the influence of various civilizations and the region's significance through time. It offers an academic yet accessible narrative, shedding light on the enduring legacy and cultural identity of Palestine throughout history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the rich history and cultural evolution of a significant region through a detailed and scholarly lens. It offers an in-depth analysis of historical narratives and provides unique perspectives on geopolitical developments. History enthusiasts and those curious about Middle Eastern studies will likely find its insights and comprehensive research particularly engaging.

Palestine

Description

This rich and magisterial work traces Palestine's millennia-old heritage, uncovering cultures and societies of astounding depth and complexity that stretch back to the very beginnings of recorded history.

Starting with the earliest references in Egyptian and Assyrian texts, Nur Masalha explores how Palestine and its Palestinian identity have evolved over thousands of years, from the Bronze Age to the present day. Drawing on a rich body of sources and the latest archaeological evidence, Masalha shows how Palestine’s multicultural past has been distorted and mythologised by Biblical lore and the Israel–Palestinian conflict.

In the process, Masalha reveals that the concept of Palestine, contrary to accepted belief, is not a modern invention or one constructed in opposition to Israel, but rooted firmly in the ancient past. Palestine represents the authoritative account of the country's history.

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Nur Masalha's book is praised for its meticulous research and comprehensive narrative, providing a powerful counter-narrative to traditional histories by highlighting the rich and deep-rooted history of Palestine and its people. Critics commend its detailed scholarship, rigorous explanations, and the way it challenges myths and erasures surrounding Palestinian history. It's considered essential reading for understanding the dispossessed and offers hope by celebrating the enduring Palestinian culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755649426

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: I.B. Tauris

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 456

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About the Author

Professor Nur Masalha is a Palestinian writer, historian and academic. He is currently a member of the Centre for Palestine Studies, SOAS, University of London. He is editor of the Journal of Holy Land and Palestine Studies. His books include: Expulsion of the Palestinians (1992); A Land Without a People (1997); The Politics of Denial (2003); The Bible and Zionism (Zed 2007); The Palestine Nakba (Zed 2012); and An Oral History of the Palestinian Nakba (with Nahla Abdo, Zed 2018).