Uses primary source documents to trace the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its origins to the present, discussing the roots of the conflicting claims to the territory of Palestine and placing the dispute in the international context of World Wars I and II and the Cold War to build understanding of why so many outside powers have taken an interest in the battle.
Present the first in a two-volume set that presents a selection of primary source documents that looks at the Cold War. This volume covers the years of 1917 through 1957.
"Provides a comprehensive overview of the major events, campaigns, battles, personalities, and issues of World War II, supplemented by a selection of primary-source documents"--Provided by publisher.
