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The Biggest Prison on Earth

A History of the Occupied Territories

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The Biggest Prison on Earth

By: Ilan Pappe
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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From the author of the best-selling study of the 1948 War of Independence comes an incisive look at the Occupied Territories, picking up the story where The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine left off.

Published on the 15th anniversary of the Six-Day War that culminated in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Pappe offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's most prolonged and tragic conflicts. Using recently declassified archival material, Pappe analyses the motivations and strategies of the generals and politicians-and the decision-making process itself - that laid the foundation of the occupation. From a survey of the legal and bureaucratic infrastructures that were put in place to control the population of over one million Palestinians, to the security mechanisms that vigorously enforced that control, Pappe paints a picture of what is to all intents and purposes the world's largest "open prison".

©2017 Ilan Pappe (P)2019 Tantor Freedom & Security Israel & Palestine Middle East Modern Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Human Rights War Iran

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Clear account of the history of occupation using the use of prison as a metaphor.

Gives context to current crisis

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As with his other works this is a definitive record of Palestinian history. Ilan Pappé is essential reading. Today more than ever.

The definitive voice on Palestine

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A piece of work that should be essential reading for the youth of the entire world especially in the west, to understand the failure of humanity, and build a better more united and peaceful world for all people in all countries providing equal oppertunity to live a good life, InshaAllah

Essential reading for the youth of the World who wants to make positive contribution to Humanity

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Sad to hear this horrible history that has continued to escalate up to today. A very necessary book.

Devastating endightment of Israeli actions

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A must read for anybody interested in the Palestinian "issue." Pappe is a brave, important voice and an ardent supporter of justice and human rights. Pappe's work is superb

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