palestine

Examines the history behind Israel's mid-twentieth century battle for independence amid the surrounding Arab nations, plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of the Palestinians.

Discusses the history and causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the influence of Western powers in either resolving issues or igniting them, and examines key events such as the Holocaust, Israel as a state, the six-day war in 1967, and the Camp David Accords.

Outlines the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict over the founding of the state of Israel, from 1948 to 2001.

The author relates the tremendous obstacles involved in the rescue of European Jews who were being secretly and illegally transported to Palestine on the ship "Hilda" to escape destruction by the Nazis.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in the ancient Holy Land, focusing on Jerusalem, Ashkelon, the Qumran, Herod, and the significant places of Jesus' life, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Presents information on ancient Israel while focusing on the modern nation with both religious and secular history including the roles of Romans, Muslims, and Palestinians as well as Jews.

Traces the history of the Palestinian people from ancient times to the twenty-first century and examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Palestinian perspective.

Anna, a tomboy with an androgynous appearance living in ancient Palestine, is disguised as a boy and sent away to live with a band of shepherds, but the desert leads her to be captured by a band of mystical women and after embracing her place in the sisterhood, Anna, learns of a threat to their order and sets out to share their healing wisdom with the world.

An overview of Palestine, Iraq, and the emerging Palestinian autonomous areas that provides information on land, people, economy, government, society, cultural life, and history and examines struggles the countries and people have faced.