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This edition of a best-seller, from arguably the most high profile historian writing today, traces the tangled and bitter history of the Arab-Jewish struggle from the early twentieth century to the present day. Through 187 maps (including thirty-two new ones) the complete history of the conflict is revealed by examining: the prelude and background to the conflict the Jewish National home the intensification of the conflict the state of Israel the moves to find peace. With a new index and accompanied by powerful and compelling quotations, this clear, illuminating and highly informative new edition from Martin Gilbert is an absolute must for all students of history.