A Short History of the Gaza Strip by Anne Irfan #foliosociety The remarkable combination of artistry

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A Short History of the Gaza Strip by Anne Irfan #foliosociety The remarkable combination of artistryThe worlds eyes are on the Gaza Strip. After more than a year of Israeli military bombardment, it is the scene of unimaginable destruction. It is also one of the most politically significant territories on the planet. Yet how many of us know anything of its history? In this vital book, Anne Irfan, a leading historian of Palestine Israel, examines six key moments that bring us to the present day. She begins with Israels expulsion of the Palestinian