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A half century of occupation

Israel, Palestine, and the world's most intractable conflict
Explores the Israeli-Palestine conflict, examining the past fifty years of Israel's occupation of the West Bank asking how it came to pass, why it has lasted this long, and consequences of that occupation.
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The end of World War I

the Treaty of Versailles and its tragic legacy
2014
This thoughtful book describes the events that followed the armistice of World War I. Learn about the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 where the leaders of Britain, France, and the United States met to agree on how to deal with the defeated countries. The book also discusses how the penalties placed on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles and the redrawing of the map of Europe would contribute to Germany's rise again and a Second World War.

Year zero

a history of 1945
2014
Provides a global history of the year 1945, discussing the events that occured after World War II ended.

The two-state delusion

Israel and Palestine : a tale of two narratives
2015
Offers a new framework for peace between the Israeli-Palestinian borders.

Savage peace

hope and fear in America, 1919
2008
A comprehensive narrative that describes the political and social changes in post-World War I America in 1919 including criticism of the government, labor strikes, government restrictions for reasons of national security, bombings, and the formation of the FBI.

After Hitler

the last ten days of World War II in Europe
Explores the last ten days of World War II, from April 30, 1945, when Adolf Hitler committed suicide, to May 9 when victory was celebrated in Russia. Discusses the end of the Third Reich, the maneuverings of Staling, Truman, and Eisenhower, and the impact of these days on thousands of soldiers and citizens. Includes maps, photographs, and a timeline.

Thirteen days in September

Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David
Examines the history of the thirteen days President Jimmy Carter, Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin, and Egyptian president Anwar Sadat spent in 1978 at Camp David, culminating in the signing of the first peace treaty in the modern Middle East, between Israel and Egypt.

Year zero

a history of 1945
2013
Provides a global history of the year 1945, discussing the events that occured after World War II ended.

One land, two states

Israel and Palestine as parallel states
One Land, Two States imagines a new vision for Israel and Palestine in a situation where the peace process has failed to deliver an end of conflict. ?If the land cannot be shared by geographical division, and if a one-state solution remains unacceptable,? the book asks, ?can the land be shared in some other way??.

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