The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

I was really satisfied with it

Truthful perspectives on the history of the occupation of Palestine.

Everyone should read this book!

Excellent book. Removes a lot of propaganda on the subject.

Very important historical read about the history of the conflict

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The book is poorly made. It is falling apart page by page no matter how gently I handle it. Very bad quality for a very wonderful book.

Such a great book. Deep and understandable. It will help you understand the deeply rooted history and what’s behind that history.

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This book gives an interesting perspective from the Palestinian side. There is one absolute question: who are the true natives and the colonists? The author cherry picked facts. Please take the time to read from a Jewish perspective as well.

I bought this book in 2021 but only got to reading it now - in Nov '23 - for obvious reasons. So far, I've had a surface level understanding of this seemingly intractable conflict. This book helps with some detailing - espescially from the Palestinian side (the israeli side has been well covered by media for a while now). Yet, I wouldn't say this is the only book to read on the topic - in fact, the end notes have provided me with more to add to my wishlist. (I would also, for the sake of full clarity, still like to counter-check some Israeli perspective too, no doubt). Despite getting the historical connect of Judaism/Jews with the lands of Palestine/Israel (& a soft corner for it despite being agnostic), I've always also had a sneaking sympathy for the Palestinians' plight - slightly more of late. This book adds to that sentiment. (I'm all for a united democratic state (very tough) or a two state (possible if Israel relents a bit)). In terms of specifics, the description of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon was the one that had me taking particular notice. The parallels with the war happening now as I type is absolutely uncanny (though the provocation seems 'tamer' compared to Oct 7). It remains to be seen if the end is the same i.e. no-significant-movement more or less - hopefully not. The point about the Palestinian political leaders' fumbles in the modern world of diplomacy/lobbying/legalese, makes for sad reading. In the meantime, the Israelis don't update their playbook either with zero compromises. Details of the ineffectual Arab govt response - repeatedly - is an interesting learning. And yet, were they a complete sell out? The psychological support for israel in the west is dealt with and explained but the mid East leaders are all individual nationalism + weaker militaries + beholden to old imperial masters. But surely there had to be the emotional side too. I feel like some mention could've been made of factors like expulsion of Jews from Arab nations (like role of Iraqi govt?) and was this a wise move given that it only increased the israeli demographic game? But i understand that this is mainly abt the suffering of the Palestinian people. The writing is fairly clear. Some aspects of the narrative structuring were a bit confusing and required me to go back to get the chronology of events/motivations right. In short - great for understanding the human palestinian POV; but not the only book to read on this subject.

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine is the best history book on Palestine that I have read. Rashid Khalidi presents a powerful narrative grounded in meticulous research and firsthand historical insight. He traces more than a century of conflict, colonialism, and resistance, offering a clear, well-documented understanding of how past events shape the present reality. What makes this book stand out is its balance of academic rigor with deeply human storytelling. Khalidi connects political decisions and global forces to the lived experiences of Palestinian families and communities, revealing the ongoing impact of displacement, occupation, and struggle. It’s an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict beyond headlines and simplified narratives. Informative, compelling, and deeply moving — truly a must-read for those who want to engage thoughtfully with Palestinian history and the fight for justice and self-determination.