Palestine: A Primer | Rashid Khalidi
208 pages | Godwin Books | Hardcover | 8.18.2026
Come for a walk with me, if you would, along the streets of Jerusalem.
My family has walked has walked these streets for more than a thousand years. . .
Rashid Khalidi invites readers to learn more about Palestine in what is both a deeply personal and yet expansive account of the last hundred years of the country's history. By blending detailed research with firsthand experiences, this book is equal parts compelling and informative --the perfect educational resource for all ages. From the Balfour Declaration to Israel's siege of the Gaza strip, Khalidi delivers a thorough portrait of the intricacies of the geopolitical conflict occurring in the middle east while keeping the text broadly accessible.
This edition features beautifully designed patterned edges along with a plethora of maps, photographs, and illustrations. There has never been a more engaging way to learn about the history of this region.
