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First published in 1978, Palestine: A Modern History traces the history of Palestine from the late nineteenth century to the outbreak of World War II. It examines the Palestinian Arab response to Jewish immigration and Zionist expansion in Palestine. From the outset the Palestinian Arabs viewed all Zionist activity in the country as foreign invasion and strongly resisted it. However, in 1917 the British occupation of Palestine entirely altered the political environment and the Palestinian response had to change accordingly. Based on both British and Arab primary sources this book develops a number of interesting arguments about the history of Mandate Palestine. It demonstrates the high level of political consciousness amongst the Palestinian Arabs and it shows the importance of social stratification in the nationalist movement. It also makes clear the incompatibility of the declared aims of British Policy with its implementation in Palestine. In this regard the book explores the important conflicts between the local mandatory authorities and the imperial policies adopted by the British government in London. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of Palestine studies, Middle East politics, peace and conflict resolution, and international relations.

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“Palestine: A Modern History” is a groundbreaking, in-depth study of the early decades (1881-1939) of the still unresolved conflict between Palestinian and Israeli national aspirations. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the fraught political relationships between the imperial policies of Great Britain and the national aspirations of the Palestinians and Zionists during the crucial early decades of the ongoing conflict. Janice Terry, Professor Emeritus, Eastern Michigan University This classic, pioneering work was the first account of the modern history of Palestine from the late 19th century until 1939 to utilize newly opened British archives, while incorporating a novel study of the cleavages in Palestinian society and emphasizing the significance of the great Palestine revolt of 1936-1939. Written half a century ago, it retains the freshness and potency of its analysis, and contributes to our understanding of both the history and the current situation of Palestine. Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies Emeritus, Columbia University Almost five decades after it was first released, Palestine: A Modern History’s insightful narrative has only grown in relevance and poignancy with time. As the world grapples with the injustice and ongoing colonization faced by Palestinians, Abdul-Wahhab Kayyali’s work continues to offer the rigorous historical analysis required to understand the contemporary political moment. It continues to present an assessment rooted in the highest standards of scholarship, with its depth and expansive outlook. This masterful work stands as an embodiment of wisdom in scholarship and as a testament to the enduring power of history, bridging past and present with profound insight. Karam Dana, Alyson McGregor Distinguished Professor of Excellence and Transformative Research, University of Washington Bothell

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Abdul-Wahhab Kayyali, author of number of books and monographs in Arabic was editor in chief of Qadaya Arabiyya, an intellectual monthly magazine and director of a large publishing house.

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