Description: The Druze between Palestine and Israel 194749 by L. Parsons The Palestinian Druze are the only Israeli Arabs who are conscripted into the Israeli army today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Palestinian Druze are the only Israeli Arabs who are conscripted into the Israeli army today. Based on Israeli military and political documents, this book looks at the origins of the Druzes unique status in Israeli society by telling the story of the military and political alliance that emerged between the Druze and the Jewish army in the 1948 war. Author Biography Laila Parsons is Lecturer in History at Harvard University. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations List of Maps Introduction: Some Background on the Druze The Druze and the Jews in Mandatory Palestine, 1917-1947 The Druze and the Jews in the Civil War, November 1947-May 1948 A Strengthening of Ties, May-September 1948 The Druze in the New State, July-October 1948 Epilogue: The Druze and the State in the Immediate Aftermath of the War, November 1948-July 1949 Conclusion Glossary of Names and Terms Bibliography Index Review "...scholars and students specializing in the Arab-Israeli conflict will surely benefit from this lucidly written and convincingly argued book." - International Journal of Middle East Studies, Anthony B.Toth"...she succeeds, often admirably, in debunking some of the myths of Zionist historiography during the past seventy years." - Journal of Palestine Studies "...a useful contribution to the new historical literature revisiting Israels foundational period." - MESA Bulletin Long Description The Palestinian Druze are the only Israeli Arabs who are conscripted into the Israeli army today. Based on Israeli military and political documents, this book looks at the origins of the Druzes unique status in Israeli society by telling the story of the military and political alliance that emerged between the Druze and the Jewish army in the 1948 war. Review Quote "...scholars and students specializing in the Arab-Israeli conflict will surely benefit from this lucidly written and convincingly argued book." - International Journal of Middle East Studies, Anthony B.Toth "...she succeeds, often admirably, in debunking some of the myths of Zionist historiography during the past seventy years." - Journal of Palestine Studies "...a useful contribution to the new historical literature revisiting Israels foundational period." - MESA Bulletin Details ISBN1349402567 Author L. Parsons ISBN-10 1349402567 ISBN-13 9781349402564 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-02-24 Language English Media Book DEWEY 956.94 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Pages 180 Series St Antonys Series AU Release Date 2000-02-24 NZ Release Date 2000-02-24 UK Release Date 2000-02-24 Illustrations XVII, 180 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 2000 Alternative 9780333710043 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100256036;
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ISBN-13: 9781349402564
Book Title: The Druze between Palestine and Israel 194749
Number of Pages: 180 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Druze between Palestine and Israel 1947-49
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Year: 2000
Subject: Government, History
Item Height: 216 mm
Item Weight: 264 g
Type: Textbook
Author: L. Parsons
Subject Area: Political Science
Item Width: 140 mm
Format: Paperback