Holy Land, Whose Land: Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots

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Summary: Holy Land Whose Land
Review: Critique of "Holy Land Whose Land?"
Written by Dorthy Drummond.
Educare Press,
ISBN 0-944638-30-9.

This is an Excellent History Book that outlines Six Thousand Years of the many people that moved across Palestine.It is very
Topical and contains many facts on present and recent History of the State of Israel.
The style of writing makes for easy Reading and becomes an Excellent Reference work and Argument Settler.The Writer has remained Unbiased and Apolitical. And does not put any Secular Argument,but remains open about various Facts and Unanswered Questions.I recommend This Book.

These Comments are entered by Joseph Guilfoyle for and on behalf of Ben Lewis.

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Summary: A Study-group Must
Review: Holy Land Whose Land? Modern Dilemma Ancient Roots is the perfect reference for a study-discussion group wishing to research the background of today's continuing horror headlines coming out of the Middle east. D.Drummond gives a detailed view of the present situation, then takes the reader through the history of this land called home by three monotheistic religions, finally dealing with possible approaches to peace. A detailed glossary, maps, and photographs--as well as firsthand observations are a welcome addition to this very readable, balanced study.
With so many folks convinced that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict directly affects the war on terrorism, D.Drummond's book definitely enlightens us.

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Summary: An issues oriented examination
Review: Holy Land, Whose Land? Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots by Dorothy Drummond (former president of the National Council for Geographic Education) is a solid, carefully researched, deftly written, issues oriented examination of the lands of Jerusalem and Israel, the bloody strife that rends them today, and the lengthy, tangled, troubled history of their past. Drummond offers both a critical analysis of current tensions as well as introspective study of history since Biblical times that is unusually accessible to the non-specialist general reader. Holy Land, Whose Land? is a "must-read" for anyone who seeks to better understand the tragedy of contemporary international events taking place in the Mideast today.

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Summary: Too Simple for the Issues
Review: The author tries very hard to present the issues for beginners. However, she has made too many trade-offs, sacrificing accuracy for brevity in many places. The issue comes off as one-sided and simplistic, when in reality it is one of the most complex in international politics today. A good effort, but ultimately, a failed one.

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Summary: a useful primer
Review: Where exactly is the Holy Land, who owns it & why has there been conflict over it since the beginning of time?

Dorothy Drummond sets out to enlighten us with a broad overview of this eternal conflict.

This is for those who are perplexed about the Middle East, who the people are, & what religions have influenced them. Both the recent history since the birth of Modern Israel & the ancient history have been researched.

An accessible, readable, no-frills tour through the land & its history, out of which three monotheistic religions arose.