In Contested Lands, T. G. Fraser untangles the threads of history in the Middle East and, in doing so, weaves a detailed and insightful picture of a troubled region and why its heritage remains important today. číst celé
"The Arab-Israeli conflict provides a balanced and thoughtful analysis fo one of the most tragic conflicts in modern history. From the creation of Israel to the situation today, this text follows the key events and issues arising from the partition of Palestine. The dispute has resulted in major regional wars and two Palestinian Intifadas, despite repeated attempts to resolve the conflict." -- Back cover.
This book sets out the main political, economic and social developments in Ireland since the 1922 treaty. It explains the troubles in their context and examines the underlying tensions which led to prolonged violence after relative civil peace.