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Summary: Not a Re-write of History
Review: I like this book because it provides a thorough review of what has happened in the Middle East and specificly in the former Palestine Mandate territory. One cannot understand the conflict without an honest and impartial writing. The author avoids professorial attitudes and writes with humor. Those who wish to re-write history will obviously not like this book. Other areas and countries of the world have been partitiond but only here, in what was Palestine, has Arab refusal constituted the basis for continuous combat and hate. Neither side can have all it may desire; this must be the answer for peace.
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Summary: Finally an objective perspective on a complex issue
Review: While those with an idealogical axe to grind will no doubt find fault with this excellent, concise tome, it puts to lie many longstanding myths with carefully researched facts.Highly recommended for anyone who wants to gain a more complete understanding, without the usual left wing biases, of a highly complex but hugely important subject.
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Summary: Great Analysis From An Unbiased Academic
Review: Bard's analysis of middle east history, and the roots of the current conflict were good reading. As I studied middle east history in college from some great professors, I didn't expect to learn a lot new. But Bard's presentation, and his back-up through a comprehensive index, offered a real refresher course from my college days. I highly recommend such a well-written and authoritative piece to anyone who is interested in learning more about this conflict. Enjoy!
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Summary: Great holiday gift!
Review: I was impressed by the talent of the authors in delivering the information in a way that it was very simple and easy to understand , yet very much complete. After reading this book, I think I have a much better understanding of the conflict in that region.
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Summary: Thank you
Review: I would like to thank the author for providing a fair and accurate account of the conflicts in the Middle East. This is a comprehensive guide that everyone can learn from. He includes an excellent, large bibliography. Thanks to the publisher for publishing this book. Judith Lowitz
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Summary: Accurate HONEST account
Review: A great analysis of the history of the conflicts in the region. It is factual, honest and unboased, yet easy to read and quite amusing at times. Full of information and appears to be well researched.
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Summary: Informative & Balanced: Gets You Up To Speed
Review: This book is an excellent source for people trying to begin to understand the current middle east. The book introduces you to all the major players and ideologies. ... The book seems to present both sides' positions and does not hesitate to take shots at either Israel or the Arabs/Palestinians (or the "West" for that matter). [you] should find this book helpful and informative. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
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Summary: A fabulous book!
Review: This book is wonderfully written giving the reader accurate and objective views regarding the Middle East. As a history teacher, it is a fantastic resource to share with my students. I highly recommend this book for social studies' teachers who wish to present the issues is a fair and factual manner.
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Summary: Accurate, fair, and intelligent
Review: It's hard to publish an opinion on the middle east that doesn't offend people on at least one side of this polarized political issue. I found this review to contain the most facts, the most intelligent analysis, the best timeline of information, and the best unbiased presentation of this material that I've ever read, and I've been reading a LOT about the situation in the middle east. The book also has the advantage of being fun to read, and really offering all the information in a way that even a person who has never heard of the conflict can learn all the basics fairly from one source. I've never given a five-star review before, but this book deserves it. Well done!
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Summary: At last ,an accurate historical record of the Middle East
Review: Mitchel Bard has produced one of the best ever histories about Middle East conflicts and their causes. It is balanced and accurate, and reads well. I am sure that historical revisionists, who wish to remake history to reflect their own agendas, will object to the truth being told. This book is a MUST READ for everyone who is concerned about the present conflict in the area, and has the need to understand it.
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