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The Biggest Prison on Earth

A History of Gaza and the Occupied Territories
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The Biggest Prison on Earth by Ilan Pappe examines the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories following the 1967 Six-Day War. The book delves into the creation and impact of militarised control and the resulting humanitarian issues. Pappe uses historical analysis to highlight the administrative and political mechanisms that maintain this complex and contentious situation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a detailed and critical exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author provides a historical perspective on the geopolitics of the region, shedding light on the complexities and controversial aspects of its modern history.

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The Biggest Prison on Earth

A powerful, groundbreaking history of the Occupied Territories from one of Israel's most influential historians

A powerful, groundbreaking history of the Occupied Territories from one of Israel's most influential historians

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Shortlisted for the Palestine Book Awards 2017

From the author of the bestselling study of the 1948 War of Independence comes an incisive look at the Occupied Territories, picking up the story where The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine left off.

In this comprehensive exploration of one of the world’s most prolonged and tragic conflicts, Pappe uses recently declassified archival material to analyse the motivations and strategies of the generals and politicians – and the decision-making process itself – that laid the foundation of the occupation. From a survey of the legal and bureaucratic infrastructures that were put in place to control the population of over one million Palestinians, to the security mechanisms that vigorously enforced that control, Pappe paints a picture of what is to all intents and purposes the world’s largest ‘open prison’.

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Ilan Pappe's book is receiving acclaim for its incisive and bold narrative, providing a compelling argument that the occupied territories function as a "mega-prison." The work is praised for its rigorous historical detail and use of primary sources, offering a thorough critique of the Israeli occupation. While it has sparked controversy, particularly in Israel, it is noted as essential reading for understanding the ongoing conflict.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786073419

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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History & Military Ilan Pappé Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction

About the Author

ILAN PAPPE is Professor of History at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the College of Social Sciences and International Studies and Director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter, and the author of over a dozen books including the bestselling The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine.

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