Palestine A Personal History |
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| Author:
| Sabbagh, Karl |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84354-345-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Atlantic Books, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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Karl Sabbagh's Palestinian father became famous throughout the Arab world by broadcasting for the BBC Arabic Service during World War II. When the war ended, Isa Khalil Sabbagh covered the fateful events of 1947-1948, and later became an adviser in the American State Department. In
Palestine, Sabbagh delves back centuries in an attempt to come to terms with his family's--and his people's--turbulent past. It is a panoramic survey of the political and religious barriers that...
More DescriptionKarl Sabbagh's Palestinian father became famous throughout the Arab world by broadcasting for the BBC Arabic Service during World War II. When the war ended, Isa Khalil Sabbagh covered the fateful events of 1947-1948, and later became an adviser in the American State Department. In Palestine, Sabbagh delves back centuries in an attempt to come to terms with his family's--and his people's--turbulent past. It is a panoramic survey of the political and religious barriers that have undermined the pursuit of lasting peace.