--- product_id: 569399590 title: "Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History" price: "£20.20" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/569399590-palestine-a-four-thousand-year-history store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History **Price:** £20.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History - **How much does it cost?** £20.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/569399590-palestine-a-four-thousand-year-history) ## 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 This rich and magisterial work traces Palestine's millennia-old heritage, uncovering cultures and societies of astounding depth and complexity that stretch back to the very beginnings of recorded history. Starting with the earliest references in Egyptian and Assyrian texts, Nur Masalha explores how Palestine and its Palestinian identity have evolved over thousands of years, from the Bronze Age to the present day. Drawing on a rich body of sources and the latest archaeological evidence, Masalha shows how Palestine's multicultural past has been distorted and mythologised by Biblical lore and the Israel–Palestinian conflict. In the process, Masalha reveals that the concept of Palestine, contrary to accepted belief, is not a modern invention or one constructed in opposition to Israel, but rooted firmly in ancient past. Palestine represents the authoritative account of the country's history. Review: Invaluable --- wish we had it decades ago - A meticulously researched and timely book that surveys with a wide vision the history of Palestine. To describe it, I could do no better than to quote from Professor Masalha’s Introduction. The book “explores the evolution of the concept, histories, identity, languages and cultures of Palestine from the Late Bronze Age to the modern era." Despite the enormous weight of politically-motivated ‘narrative’ that it must confront, there is no sense of ‘agenda’ other than to provide the most accurate, complete, and multi-faceted history of the region and people that is possible. He does not lecture. The result is "political" in the sense that it reduces to myth much of the common "narrative" used to justify the current political situation in Palestine; but the fault lies with the cobwebs he clears, not the author’s level-headed exploration of the historical record. It seems that even the book’s utterly innocuous title is judged by some to be controversial. Prof Masahla properly separates the concept of Palestine as understood as regional and territorially based, versus as a "country". That Palestine in the sense of country has existed "across more than three millennia" is, as he demonstrates, simple historical fact. What one does with this as regards ongoing politics is another matter --- for example, I for one do not think the present situation changes according to whether or not "Palestine existed", or whether the Old Testament realms "existed" in the sense that those using them for political purposes claim. To be sure, the book by no means neglects Biblical history. The author considers these essential, but treats them for what they are. Review: A necessary read - This well written history of Palestine should be on the reading list of anyone who’s interested in freedom for the Palestinians. Yes, it is a long book, but well worth the time and effort to slowly read through the truth. I would recommend this book to everyone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #106,618 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Turkey History (Books) #75 in Israel & Palestine History (Books) #126 in History of Religions | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 664 Reviews | ## Images ![Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UbshDvNgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Invaluable --- wish we had it decades ago *by T***Z on September 6, 2018* A meticulously researched and timely book that surveys with a wide vision the history of Palestine. To describe it, I could do no better than to quote from Professor Masalha’s Introduction. The book “explores the evolution of the concept, histories, identity, languages and cultures of Palestine from the Late Bronze Age to the modern era." Despite the enormous weight of politically-motivated ‘narrative’ that it must confront, there is no sense of ‘agenda’ other than to provide the most accurate, complete, and multi-faceted history of the region and people that is possible. He does not lecture. The result is "political" in the sense that it reduces to myth much of the common "narrative" used to justify the current political situation in Palestine; but the fault lies with the cobwebs he clears, not the author’s level-headed exploration of the historical record. It seems that even the book’s utterly innocuous title is judged by some to be controversial. Prof Masahla properly separates the concept of Palestine as understood as regional and territorially based, versus as a "country". That Palestine in the sense of country has existed "across more than three millennia" is, as he demonstrates, simple historical fact. What one does with this as regards ongoing politics is another matter --- for example, I for one do not think the present situation changes according to whether or not "Palestine existed", or whether the Old Testament realms "existed" in the sense that those using them for political purposes claim. To be sure, the book by no means neglects Biblical history. The author considers these essential, but treats them for what they are. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A necessary read *by B***N on December 18, 2025* This well written history of Palestine should be on the reading list of anyone who’s interested in freedom for the Palestinians. Yes, it is a long book, but well worth the time and effort to slowly read through the truth. I would recommend this book to everyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating Book five stars *by R***Z on September 17, 2024* Masalha illustrates the richness of Palestinian history, which is multicultural and not monocultural, as the West and Zionists often portray it. He shows the continuity of the people and traditions of Palestine over hundreds, even thousands of years. The history of Palestine includes various Canaanites, Hebrews, Arabs, and other Semites, as well as Greeks, Persians, Crusaders, and others. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Masalha has done a wonderful job summarizing around 4,000 years of Palestinian history. ## Frequently Bought Together - Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History - The Hundred Years' War on Palestine - The Ethnic Cleansing of 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.co.uk/products/569399590-palestine-a-four-thousand-year-history](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/569399590-palestine-a-four-thousand-year-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*