Hirst, David
The Gun and the Olive Branch
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571219452
- author:
- Hirst, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 134 mm X 215 mm
- Genre:
- History (Asia)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gun and the Olive Branch: The Roots of Violence in the Middle East
A comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing events back to the 1880s to reveal the complex and often brutal history behind the region's ongoing tensions.
This book, written by a former Middle East correspondent, offers a nuanced analysis of the conflict, examining key topics such as the Oslo peace process, the Israeli occupation, and the growing power of the Israel lobby, as well as the personal and political consequences faced by those involved.