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A History of Modern Palestine Book Report
A History of Modern Palestine is a textbook written by Ilan Pappe that focuses on the history of Palestine and the developments of Zionism in the state. The book is written in a straight forward manner that is able to inform the reader about the history of Palestine and the conflicts that arose between Muslims and Jews. Oftentimes he includes his own opinion on certain issues and events that are provided with ample evidence to support his arguments. The book is written in a unique way that challenges the typical ways in which the history of Palestine has been published. The substantial new evidence that Pappe provides keeps the reader engaged throughout the book because he challenges the reader to think differently and question what is typically written in books and taught in schools.
Pappe caters to a wide audience that ranges from scholars to amateur historians. He writes from a different approach that is unique to textbooks outlining the history of Palestine. The manner in which he writes is from a Muslim point of view focusing on Zioni...

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