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Summary: Honest and unflinching
Review: There is a lot of "political correctness" out there about the conflict in the Middle East -- everyone I know, including me, believes there MUST be peace in the region, but there's a lot of murkiness about the region's history, and the two sides' claims to prior ownership. And with all the hysteria, there's quite a bit of misinformation and propaganda. But this book, which is for idiots as well as geniuses (the author, however, most definitely being the latter!), portrays the region's history (and current turmoil) with a fairhanded and most important, COMPLETELY FACTUAL hand. I was given this book as a gift, and it is indeed a gift: the gift of knowledge, pure simple and unadulterated. Buy this book, read it, and learn the facts behind the conflict. I will most certainly be giving this out for my Christmas, Chanukah and Ramahdan gift lists!
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Summary: A fair review, just facts, no propaganda
Review: All facts, irrefutable, instead of the myths passed as such nowadays. Very readable nonetheless.
For the impartial reader that whishes to know instead of being indoctrinated by one or the other party.
I've cross checked many items off impartial sources and found them to be precise and thus trustworthy.
Highly recommended for both the knowledgeable and the uninitiated.
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Summary: Excellent Reference Tool - Highly Reccomended!
Review: The author has obviously done his homework and has presented an objective and fair look at sensitive topics surrounding the conflict. This book is an excellent guide for those trying to determine whether what they read in the papers is based on fact or propaganda. The book chronicles the history of the conflict seeks to inform, not blame, which will probably anger many pro-Palestinian activists who apparently think any history of the Middle East should point the finger of blame solely at Israel.
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Summary: Idiot's Guide to the Middle East Conflict
Review: A very well-balanced presentation of the FACTS. Someone who knows little to nothing about the Middle East and wants to get up-to-speed in a hurry will find this book extremely helpful. I keep it close at hand on my book shelf and take it down whenever I want to check the facts contained in a news report, op-ed piece, or editorial on the Middle East. It's a great book.
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Summary: A Politically Balanced Book
Review: I thought the book balanced, factual and makes it easy for many to understand the complicated issues. Can highly recommend this book and often give it to others interested in learning the facts.
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Summary: Finally, an unbiased description of the Midle East conflict
Review: With all the anti Israeli coverage in the minstream media today, one is left with a completely skewed perspective of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This book finally puts the events in order and presents facts, not CNN fiction, about the conflict.
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Summary: An excellent analysis on a difficult topic
Review: I was expecting a lightweight book with humoristic content, instead I found a surprisingly well documented, well written book which presents a very fair picture of the Middle East crisis.
I definitely recommend it to anyone who wishes to learn more about this situation.
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Summary: Confirms History Accurately
Review: I found Bard's book to be unbiased, historically sound and unemotional. This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history of this region.
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Summary: the Complete Idio'ts Guide to Middle East Conflict
Review: This is a very well written, informative and extensively researched book. It is a most worthwhile, accurate and extremely useful resource. A MUST Read for anyone interested in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Summary: A MUST-READ
Review: Since graduating with a degree in Middle Eastern History, I have often been asked by friends and family for a book on the Middle East that achieves 2 goals: it must be objective and it must be readable. Finally, I have discovered a book that meets these goals. I recommend it to everyone, regardless of age, who wishes to better understand this region. I also plan to order 3 dozen additional copies and use the book as the primary textbook for a course I will be teaching this January. I encourage other teachers/schools to do the same.
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