- Brought right up to date with the latest momentous events, this extremely timely new edition of a best-seller, from arguably the most high profile historian writing today, traces the tangled and bitter history of the Arab-Jewish struggle from the early twentieth century to the present day.Through 187 maps (including thirty two new ones) the complete history of the conflict is revealed by examining:- the prelude and background to the conflict- the Jewish National home- the intensification of the conflict- the state of Israel- the moves to find peaceAccompanied by powerful and compelling quotations, this clear, illuminative and highly informative new edition from Martin Gilbert is an absolute must for all students of history.