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De honderdjarige oorlog tegen Palestina: een geschiedenis van kolonialisme en verzet by Rashid Khalidi

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krispyyk's review against another edition

4.5

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Great introduction to the history of Palestinian resistance with an emphasis on global engagement, policy, and media coverage. Mostly read like a history book, but the addition of direct experiences recounted by the author helped demonstrate the actual effects of policy and politics. I particularly appreciated the dialogue on the influence that US citizens have, it gives me hope that better days are coming for Palestinians with this new wave of American media attention

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almostqualified's review against another edition

4.0

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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition

4.5

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katharina90's review against another edition

5.0

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An essential overview of a century's worth of Palestinian history. This book is educational and detailed, but not overly academic or dense.

At times, the author includes his own first hand accounts and those from family members. This adds an illuminating personal touch.

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booksbeyondthebinary's review against another edition

4.5

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lizziaha's review against another edition

4.25

Essential reading!!! This was really my first foray into learning about the history of Palestine, and I think the onslaught of information made it hard for me to stay engaged at times. I might revisit once I’m more familiar with the subject matter. From the river to the sea 🇵🇸

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historicalmaterialgirl's review against another edition

5.0

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This book was comprehensive without being intimidating. I found it very easy to read actually, providing the insight into the colonial history of Palestine that many try to complicate and obfuscate.

Even for people who understand the fact that Israel is colonizing Palestine, it has so much to offer: for instance, this book illustrates the histories of Palestinian political groups and their attempts for liberation as well as Palestine's international status/relationship with other countries.

I feel like I have a broader yet clearer understanding of how Israel came to be and what it would take to see Palestine free. Incredibly well done! Highly recommend!

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billynev's review against another edition

4.5

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Khalidi expertly mixes his own experiences and historical research to craft a compelling history of the conflict between Zionism and the indigenous populations of Palestine. The book is structured according to what Khalidi perceives to be the six declarations of war against the Palestinian people ranging from the Balfour declaration in 1917 to the current dynamic in the conflict starting in the 21st century, whereby escalating colonial violence and settler activity is increasing (always with implicit or explicit backing of the United States). The narrative constructed by Khalidi is sweeping and especially the personal anecdotes and family history are very interesting and illuminating. The chapter on the Lebanese civil war and the PLO’s expulsion from Beirut was really powerful and in my view, the highlight of the book.

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jemima_reads's review against another edition

4.5

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babayagaofficial's review against another edition

5.0

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Outstanding. If you're short on time, even just the book's conclusion is a worthwhile and helpful primer on the Palestinian/Israeli situation.

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