Survey of Arab-Israeli Relations 1947-2001

Impartial documentation and background information fundamental to the understanding of Arab-Israeli relations.Key Features:* Covers in detail the years since the first Arab-Israeli war and the statehood of Israel, in 1947-48, to the most recent developments in relations between Israel, the emerging Palestinian political entities and the Arab States* A chronology provides an at-a-glance record of events from 1947-2001* A Documents on Palestine section gives essential background to the various ongoing areas of dispute* Profiles of prominent political figures * A bibliography section* A series of maps illustrating the history of Arab-Israeli conflict and recent peace initiatives and settlement issues.