Palestine: The Hundred Years' War: A Story of Colonialism

Rashid Khalidi's Palestine is a compelling and profound analysis of the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The distinguished historian and Middle East specialist presents the dispute from a Palestinian perspective, contrasting the widespread narrative of the tragic fate of two nations with equal rights to the same territory. Khalidi describes the conflict as a colonial war. He reveals the influence of imperialist powers—Britain, the United States, and Israel—on the fate of the Palestinians, exposing the mechanisms of colonialism, decolonization, and the geopolitical complexities that have shaped the region for decades. Drawing on personal experience and objective analysis, he presents the key events that shaped the situation in Palestine today. Rashid Khalidi has truly earned his place as one of the most distinguished Palestinian historians - Literary Review; A thoughtful and passionate elegy for the Palestinians - The Guardian; Highly recommended to anyone who truly wants to understand Palestine - Electric Literature; Palestine: The Hundred Years' War is a book not only for history buffs but also for anyone who wants to understand the deep roots of the contemporary tensions and challenges in the Middle East. It is a read that will change the way we look at one of the most complex and painful conflicts in the modern world. "I am a historian. My job is not to predict the future. Therefore, I will not pretend to know what will happen. I can only say what we can hope for," the author said in an interview with OKO press.