The End Of The Palestine Mandate (modern Middle East Series)

"A Panel of scholars were asked to review the events that marked the British departure from Palestine, the decision for partition and the birth of Israel. The separate contributions on the strategies and policies of Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the Jewish and Arab leaderships." Contents Introduction British Imperialism and the End of the Palestine Mandate The President versus the Diplomats The Soviet Role in the Emeigence of Israel The Zionist Perspective The Arab Perspective Historical Overview Historiographical Essay Chronology Contributors Index