{"product_id":"the-history-of-gaza-siege-struggle-and-survival-9798266067479","title":"The History of Gaza: Siege, Struggle, and Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Drew Ponder\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Middle East - Israel \u0026amp; Palestine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Gaza: Siege, Struggle, and Survival\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive account of one of the world's most enduring and embattled places. From the Bronze Age Canaanites and Philistines to Ottoman rule, British occupation, and modern wars, Gaza has stood at the crossroads of empire and conflict for over 3,000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sweeping narrative brings Gaza's story to life-from Alexander the Great's brutal siege to the refugee crisis of 1948, the Israeli occupation of 1967, the uprisings of the First and Second Intifadas, and the wars and blockades of the 21st century. Yet this is not just a chronicle of destruction. It is also the story of survival: families rebuilding after bombardment, children learning in overcrowded schools, artists and poets turning pain into resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in detail and accessible in style, this book reveals how Gaza became the heart of the Palestinian struggle and a symbol of steadfastness (\u003ci\u003esumud\u003c\/i\u003e) in the face of impossible odds. It challenges readers to see Gaza not only as a war zone but as a mirror of humanity's capacity for endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read for anyone seeking to understand the Middle East, Palestine, or the meaning of survival under siege.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46332784541847,"sku":"9798266067479","price":1504.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798266067479.webp?v=1767715519","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-history-of-gaza-siege-struggle-and-survival-9798266067479","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}