The Druze between Palestine and Israel 194749 by L. Parsons Hardcover Book

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. 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. FORMAT Hardcover 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. She is also a post-doctoral Fellow at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies 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 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 ISBN0333710045 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 2000 ISBN-10 0333710045 ISBN-13 9780333710043 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2000-02-24 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 956.940088297 Place of Publication Basingstoke Pages 180 Series St Antonys Series Media Book AU Release Date 2000-02-24 NZ Release Date 2000-02-24 UK Release Date 2000-02-24 Illustrations XVII, 180 p. Author L. Parsons Alternative 9781349402564 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:127219951;

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