---
product_id: 177315367
title: "Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017"
price: "330 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/177315367-enemies-and-neighbors-arabs-and-jews-in-palestine-and-israel
store_origin: DK
region: Denmark
---

# Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017

**Price:** 330 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017
- **How much does it cost?** 330 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/177315367-enemies-and-neighbors-arabs-and-jews-in-palestine-and-israel)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017 [Black, Ian] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017

Review: An excellent, pro- Palestinian, account of the conflict - It’s pretty hard to write or read about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without politics getting involved. Someday, maybe there will be histories of the conflict that are regarded as neutral and objective, but I don’t think that would be possible today. In any event, Ian Black hasn’t written one. He doesn’t say so explicitly, but it seems pretty clear that he supports the Palestinian cause, at least in general. He believes, or seems to believe, that Zionism was incompatible from the start with Palestinian sovereignty and that the Palestinians were therefore justified in resisting the creation and entrenchment of the Jewish state. He quotes Palestinian and liberal Israeli thinkers and politicians respectfully, but he can’t fully hide his disdain for conservative or expansionist Israelis. He’s more evocative in his descriptions of the suffering of the dispossessed Palestinians than of the Israeli victims of terrorism. But none of this means that he’s written a bad book. On the contrary, it’s an excellent book. It’s thoroughly researched and well written. It sets out the long history of the conflict at a very good level of detail: enough facts that the reader can form his or her own opinion, but not so detailed that the reader gets lost. As for the politics, like I wrote before, you’ll never escape from politics in a book on this subject. For those who agree with Black’s politics, presumably you’ll like his book, but you might want to supplement it with some more pro-Israeli writings. And for those who disagree with Black’s politics, that’s not necessarily a good reason to avoid his book.
Review: but Black does a good job in illuminating the conflict - Several people have criticized the supposed anti-Jewish or anti-Israeli bias of author. There is no doubt that Ian Black favors the Palestinians, and his positions are clear throughout the book. However this does does not deter from the significant value of Black's book.He makes use of a wide variety of sources, from Jews, Arabs, and others, and he certainly criticizes the Palestinians when appropriate. What is valuable about the book is that it takes into account so many aspects of the conflict, with their many ramifications, and uses deep and broad research and reading to support this conclusions. So, the author has a point of view, and at times it made me shake my head critically, but Black does a good job in illuminating the conflict. Even those who know quite a bit about the conflict and how it has developed over time, will learn from this book. The writing is fluid and interesting. A strength of the book is that Black makes use of fiction and poetry from Palestinians and Jews, which enriches his narrative. A book worth reading, even if you disagree with Ian Black's specific arguments or his general point of view.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,167 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Israel & Palestine History (Books) #74 in Jewish History (Books) #346 in Religious History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (614) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.75 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0802128602 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0802128607 |
| Item Weight  | 1.7 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 640 pages |
| Publication date  | October 16, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Grove Press |

## Images

![Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p1UEe2O4L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent, pro- Palestinian, account of the conflict
*by M***E on May 23, 2019*

It’s pretty hard to write or read about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without politics getting involved. Someday, maybe there will be histories of the conflict that are regarded as neutral and objective, but I don’t think that would be possible today. In any event, Ian Black hasn’t written one. He doesn’t say so explicitly, but it seems pretty clear that he supports the Palestinian cause, at least in general. He believes, or seems to believe, that Zionism was incompatible from the start with Palestinian sovereignty and that the Palestinians were therefore justified in resisting the creation and entrenchment of the Jewish state. He quotes Palestinian and liberal Israeli thinkers and politicians respectfully, but he can’t fully hide his disdain for conservative or expansionist Israelis. He’s more evocative in his descriptions of the suffering of the dispossessed Palestinians than of the Israeli victims of terrorism. But none of this means that he’s written a bad book. On the contrary, it’s an excellent book. It’s thoroughly researched and well written. It sets out the long history of the conflict at a very good level of detail: enough facts that the reader can form his or her own opinion, but not so detailed that the reader gets lost. As for the politics, like I wrote before, you’ll never escape from politics in a book on this subject. For those who agree with Black’s politics, presumably you’ll like his book, but you might want to supplement it with some more pro-Israeli writings. And for those who disagree with Black’s politics, that’s not necessarily a good reason to avoid his book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ but Black does a good job in illuminating the conflict
*by S***D on December 3, 2017*

Several people have criticized the supposed anti-Jewish or anti-Israeli bias of author. There is no doubt that Ian Black favors the Palestinians, and his positions are clear throughout the book. However this does does not deter from the significant value of Black's book.He makes use of a wide variety of sources, from Jews, Arabs, and others, and he certainly criticizes the Palestinians when appropriate. What is valuable about the book is that it takes into account so many aspects of the conflict, with their many ramifications, and uses deep and broad research and reading to support this conclusions. So, the author has a point of view, and at times it made me shake my head critically, but Black does a good job in illuminating the conflict. Even those who know quite a bit about the conflict and how it has developed over time, will learn from this book. The writing is fluid and interesting. A strength of the book is that Black makes use of fiction and poetry from Palestinians and Jews, which enriches his narrative. A book worth reading, even if you disagree with Ian Black's specific arguments or his general point of view.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Superb Overview
*by T***S on May 14, 2025*

A superb, insightful review of the never-ending conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Although it leans towards the Palestinian viewpoint, it provides a rich set of details that illuminate the situation and lead the reader into deeper reflection.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017
- Peace to End All Peace, 20th Anniversary Edition
- The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/177315367-enemies-and-neighbors-arabs-and-jews-in-palestine-and-israel](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/177315367-enemies-and-neighbors-arabs-and-jews-in-palestine-and-israel)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Denmark*
*Store origin: DK*
*Last updated: 2026-03-04*