Avi Shlaim, War for Palestine, Rewriting the History of 1948

Jun 25, 2026

War for Palestine, Rewriting the History of 1948 by Avi Shlaim examines the 1948 war through a revisionist historical lens, focusing on how earlier narratives have shaped understanding of events. The work interrogates established interpretations, reconsiders causes, decision-making, and consequences, and highlights overlooked perspectives in the sequence of conflict. It emphasizes rigorous historical argumentation aimed at clarifying contested interpretations of the war and its lasting impact.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages311

Reading Time7 h 59 min

Overview

Historical revisionism and interpretation

Causes, decisions, and consequences

FAQs

What period does War for Palestine focus on?

The book centers on the 1948 war, analyzing events and their interpretation as they unfolded during that conflict.

What is the book’s main approach to the history of 1948?

It uses revisionist historical analysis to challenge established narratives and reframe how the war is understood.

Why is the book described as rewriting the history of 1948?

Because it reconsiders causes, key decisions, and outcomes, drawing attention to disputed or overlooked interpretations of the conflict.

Jun 25, 2026

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