Palestine: A Primer by Khalidi, Rashid

Come for a walk with me, if you would, along the streets of Jerusalem.

My family has walked has walked these streets for more than a thousand years. . .

Rashid Khalidi invites readers to learn more about Palestine in what is both a deeply personal and yet expansive account of the last hundred years of the country's history. By blending detailed research with firsthand experiences, this book is equal parts compelling and informative--the perfect educational resource for all ages. From the Balfour Declaration to Israel's siege of the Gaza strip, Khalidi delivers a thorough portrait of the intricacies of the geopolitical conflict occurring in the middle east while keeping the text broadly accessible.

This edition features beautifully designed patterned edges along with a plethora of maps, photographs, and illustrations. There has never been a more engaging way to learn about the history of this region.

Author: Rashid Khalidi
Publisher: Godwin Books
Published: 08/18/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.31h x 6.22w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9781250376060
Age Range: 14-18

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2026
School Library Journal 07/10/2026 pg. 1
Booklist 08/01/2026

About the Author
Rashid Khalidi is the author of Palestinian Identity, Brokers of Deceit, and The Iron Cage, among others. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and many other journals. He is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University in New York and editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies.