1917-1948

"The Great Arab Revolt of 1936 in the Holy Land lasted three years, cost thousands of lives-Jewish, British, and Arab-and cast the trajectory for the Middle East conflict ever since. It radicalized the Jewish and Arab communities and made the separation permanent. This book reveals world-changing events through extraordinary people on all sides"--.

This book presents a history of the nation of Israel and a discussion of how the history of that nation and of the Jewish people fuel turmoil in the Middle East today, especially the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.

Describes the origins of Zionism and events surrounding the creation of Israel in 1948, discusses the history of conflict between Jews and Arabs over control of the region, and features essays on related topics, including the Spanish Expulsion, displaced persons camps, and others.

A history of the nation of Israel and a discussion of how the history of that nation and of the Jewish people fuel turmoil in the Middle East today, especially the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.

Provides background information on the founding of the state of Israel, and features a selection of primary and secondary source articles that offer varying perspectives on the need for a Jewish homeland and the birth of Israel.