Palestine
A Four Thousand Year History
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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 ancient past.Palestinerepresents the authoritative account of the country's history.
About this 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 theJournal 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); andAn Oral History of the Palestinian Nakba(with Nahla Abdo, Zed 2018).
Format: Trade paperback
Pages: 464
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
Published: 2023-10-05
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