The PLO: The rise and fall of the Palestine Liberation Organization

By Jillian Becker

Book Overview

The Palestine Liberation Organization was created by the Arab states as a weapon against Israel, but most of its victims have been Arabs. In Jordan it established itself as a rival power to the state... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312593791
• ISBN13: 9780312593797
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Some order and clarity in a confusing subject

At last I understand some of the historical background to the Middle East and the problems of Jewish-Arab relations, as well as the background to the terrorist groups and outrages blighting the world today. A clear and fascinating account which brings order to a subject which otherwise would be confusing and difficult: a book which is also both quickly and enjoyably read.