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The narrative traces the history of the region from biblical times through WWII, the creation of Israel, the Persian Gulf War and the most recent peace talks, exploring the roots of Zionism and examining the conflicts that have shaped the region over the centuries. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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In this sweeping, historical saga of the Middle East, William Hare presents a narrative that begins with biblical times and traces the history of the region through World War II, the Holocaust, and the creation of Israel to the Persian Gulf War. Hare traces the roots of Zionism to the Jews' "burning psychological need for identity" on a soil of their own. Recognizing Palestinian Arabs' yearnings and aspirations as well, Hare examines the conflicts that have shaped this region for centuries and concludes with a look at the recent Middle East peace talks.
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