The Arab-Israeli Conflict: A History

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In this timely volume, noted military historian Ian J. Bickerton examines this struggle in detail, describing its beginnings with the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire following the end of World War I. In concise and clear prose Bickerton shows that the root of the present problem lies in the fact that each of the parties involved are trapped by visions of their past from which they seem unable to break free.

Ian J. Bickerton is Associate Professor of History at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He is the author of many books, including Unintended Consequences: The United States at War, also published by Reaktion.

If you want to understand the historic background to the Arab-Israeli conflict this is a well-researched overview., underpinned by Bickerton's belief that reasonableness and diplomacy will eventually lead to an enduring and peaceful resolution.' - Sydney Morning Herald 'This book on the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict is a little treasure, containing some very interesting observations ... I find Bickerton's analysis of the conflict to be fair and balanced ... beautifully written ... it is its eloquent - indeed, passionate - call on the parties to come to their senses, abandon war and instead talk peace that turns it into such an exciting read.' - Journal of Contemporary History 'Ian Bickerton's accessible primer, The Arab-Israeli Conflict, delves deeply into this tangled dispute and covers the British mandate, the wars, the skirmishes and the diplomacy. His sensible message is that the dispute cannot be resolved by military means.' - The Canadian Jewish News