The Husaynis, 1700 1948
The Husaynis, 1700-1948 by Ilan Pappe, published by Univ of California Press in 2010, is a 399-page political biography that explores the influential Husayni family of Jerusalem. This edition presents a detailed examination of the family’s role in shaping Palestinian history from the early 1700s through the mid-20th century. Pappé delves into significant historical events, including the invasion of Palestine by Napoleon, the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and the rise of Zionism, offering insights into the broader context of Palestinian politics during this transformative period.
Readers will find a comprehensive narrative that highlights the family’s dominance in Jerusalem and Palestine, illustrating how political positions were closely tied to the Husaynis’ power. The book emphasizes the continuity between different historical periods, challenging conventional divisions between pre-modern and modern, as well as pre-Zionist and Zionist eras. Through this focused lens, Pappé sheds light on the Palestinian tragedy and the intricate dynamics of a dynasty that played a pivotal role in the region’s history.
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In this deeply researched political biography, Ilan Pappé traces the rise of the Husayni family of Jerusalem, who dominated Palestinian history from the early 1700s until the second half of the twentieth century. Viewing this sweeping saga through the prism of one family, the book sheds new light on crucial events—the invasion of Palestine by Napoleon, the decline of the Ottoman Empire, World War I, western colonialism, and the advent of Zionism—and provides an unforgettable picture of the Palestinian tragedy in its entirety. The Rise and Fall of a Palestinian Dynasty is the history of Palestinian politics before national movements and political parties: at the height of the Husaynis’ influence, positions in Jerusalem and Palestine could only be obtained through the family’s power base. In telling the story of one family, the book highlights the continuity between periods customarily divided into pre-modern and modern, pre-Zionist and Zionist, illuminating history as it was actually lived.
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