The Rise and Fall of a Palestinian Dynasty: The Husaynis 1700-1948

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The Husayni family of Jerusalem dominated Palestinian history for 250 years, from the Ottoman times through to the end of the British Mandate. At the height of the family's political influence, positions in Jerusalem could only be obtained through its power base.In this compelling political biography, Ilan Pappe traces the rise of the Husaynis from a provincial Ottoman elite clan into the leadership of the Palestinian national movement in the twentieth century. In telling their story, Pappe highlights the continuous urban history of Jerusalem and Palestine. Shedding new light on crucial events such as the invasion of Palestine by Napoleon, the decline of the Ottoman Empire, World War I and the advent of Zionism, this remarkable account provides an unforgettable picture of the Palestinian tragedy in its entirety.

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A spellbinding account of the Husayni family and the crucial role they played throughout the modern history of Palestine.' Mahmoud Yazbak 'A first-rate study which throws considerable light not just on the Husayni family but on the history and politics of the Palestinians since the 18th century' Avi Shlaim 'An excellent work' Salim Tamari 'A most engaging political biography' Philip S. Khoury

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Ilan Pappe holds the Chair in History at the University of Exeter and is Co-Director of the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies. He is the author of a number of influential books on the Middle East, including 'The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine'.