{"product_id":"9781851685554","title":"The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ilan Pappe is a profound examination of the events that shaped the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the formative years of the State of Israel from 1947 to 1949. Through meticulous research and extensive archival evidence, Pappe presents a compelling narrative that challenges the widely accepted notion that Palestinians left their homes voluntarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book details the systematic destruction of over 400 Palestinian villages and the forced expulsion of around a million Palestinians from their homeland. Pappe uncovers a deliberate strategy aimed at eradicating the indigenous population, revealing the complexities of historical narratives that have often been oversimplified or misrepresented. His exploration of these events is not just a recounting of facts; it is an urgent call to acknowledge the past and its implications for the present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Revisionism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pappe challenges mainstream historiography and encourages readers to question established narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory and Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book delves into the impact of displacement on Palestinian identity and collective memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthics of Historical Narration:\u003c\/strong\u003e It raises important questions about the responsibilities of historians in representing traumatic histories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A necessary and important work that reshapes our understanding of a critical period in history.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciated Pappe's \u003cstrong\u003eA History of Modern Palestine\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Idea of Israel\u003c\/strong\u003e will find this book equally illuminating, as it offers a poignant and critical perspective on a contentious subject, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oneworld Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481733587276,"sku":"9781851685554","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781851685554_front.webp?v=1765303264","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9781851685554","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}