The conflict between Palestine & Israel is one of the most highly publicized & bitter struggles in history In this accessible & stimulating Very Short Introduction Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem reducing it to its very essence
- a modern territorial contest between two nations & one geographical territory Adopting a fresh & original approach each section covers a twenty-year span to highlight the historical complexity of the conflict throughout successive decades Each chapter starts with an examination of the relationships among people & events that marked particular years as historical moments in the evolution of the conflict including the 1897 Basle Congress; the 1917 Balfour Declaration & British occupation of Palestine; & the 1947 UN Partition Plan & the war for Palestine Providing a clear & fair exploration of the main issues Bunton explores not only the historical basis of the conflict but also looks at how & why partition has been so difficult & how efforts to restore peace continue today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable