The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

A powerful, deeply personal, and rigorously researched history of the century-long struggle for Palestine, written by renowned scholar Rashid I. Khalidi.

About the Book: Described by Noam Chomsky as 'riveting and original', The Hundred Years' War on Palestine is Rashid Khalidi’s definitive response to a century of denial—denial of statehood, nationhood, and history for the Palestinian people. Drawing on extensive family archives, private papers, and personal experience, Khalidi reclaims the fundamental right of any people to narrate their history on their own terms.

Spanning from the final days of the Ottoman Empire through the Balfour Declaration, the Nakba, the 1967 war, the First Intifada, and the modern era, Khalidi interweaves critical historical analysis with the voices of journalists, poets, and resistance leaders, alongside his own poignant accounts as a resident of Beirut during the 1982 siege. The result is a profoundly moving, authoritative account of occupation, dispossession, and colonialization that is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the modern Middle East.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Acclaimed Author: Written by Rashid I. Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University and a leading authority on Middle Eastern history.

• Unique Historical Perspective: Combines meticulous scholarly research with intimate family archives and eyewitness accounts to tell a deeply human story.

• Critical Context: Offers crucial insights into the historical milestones that have shaped the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over the past century.

• The Perfect Gift: A profound, thought-provoking book for political science students, historians, human rights advocates, and readers interested in global affairs.