by Charles D. Smith
A History with Documents
Seventh Edition ©2010
ISBN-10: 0-312-53501-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-53501-8 Paper Text, 608 pages See available formats »
A new prologue gives instructors the flexibility to teach the ancient history of the region. This optional section provides a concise overview of the earliest history of Palestine and Israel to help students differentiate between the region’s ancient history and the modern secular conflict. Particular attention is paid to rivalries among and between the region’s original religions — Babylonian polytheism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Updated coverage in the last chapter and a new epilogue bring recent developments into sharp relief. Smith traces events through the Spring of 2009, including cross-border assaults, Hamas-Fatah strife, and the implications of recent Israeli and American elections. Revised chapter introductions and conclusions and fresh pedagogical aids help students identify key themes. New Questions for Consideration at the end of each chapter reinforce chapter themes and offer rich opportunities for classroom discussion and assignments. Chapter Chronologies have been carefully revised to highlight the most important events for students.
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