The Story of Palestine: Empire, Repression & Resistance

by Vashti Fox

For a left committed to fighting against colonisation, imperialism, and oppression, the Palestinian struggle for liberation has been an inspiration as well as an important political question. Yet the so-called 'conflict' between Israel and Palestine is often portrayed as impossibly complex. That reinforces the unjust status quo by paralysing opponents of Israel's crimes. The Story of Palestine provides a much needed introduction to the history of Palestinian oppression and resistance. It cuts through the lies told by politicians and media outlets, and stands uncompromisingly on the side of the Palestinian people. It also presents a uniquely socialist strategy for liberation, based on a mass revolutionary movement of workers and the poor across the region.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Politics

120 pages, Paperback

Published May 10, 2020

Reviews

[Nick Everett · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent history of Israel's colonial settler state project and the history of Palestinian resistance.

[Ella Pia · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautifully written and a great history of Palestine and the resistance of palestinian people

[Francis Wingrave · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tough read, due to the subject matter. Early history part was excellent. The more recent history felt rushed and ideologically biased. Fascinating read nonetheless.

[perusewithjess]

“This the violence that rarely elicits global headlines, violence that is all the more shocking for the silence that surrounds it.”

A short, consumable history of Palestinian oppression, told through a socialist lens. The first chapter on “Palestine Today” is a great one for anyone wanting to understand the treatment of Palestinian people prior to the current events i.e., the modern day ‘norms’.

I found the chapters on Australia’s relationship with Israel particularly illuminating in regards to how they complement and challenge what we hear in the Australian media.

[Jay Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book to start off with when researching the topic. Super informative and really well written. I love all the references that you can look up. I just would have liked it to be longer :(

[twintithe · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exceptionally clear account of Palestinian history. It puts forward a strong case for understanding the creation and continuance of the state of Israel as with the imperialist ambitions of Western countries. Highlights the Palestinian resistance to their oppression, and gives a useful overview of the political currents within the movement for liberation/resistance.

The book is an excellent grounding for understanding the situation in Palestine today and has a very helpful section on the intersection with and relevance to Australian politics. It’s essential reading.

[alokapoetry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how the author used references meanwhile Zionists forgot to credit their bibliography and where they got inspiration from; Good read to get an idea, that’s literally obvious if you have a bit of brain cells and are upto date with current events.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic.

[Vanessa Babic · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Christie Mellerick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written outlay of the history of Palestinian resistance.

[Amiriya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible and concise history and analysis of the struggle for a free Palestine. Great to re-read