{"title":"Meron Benvenisti","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeron Benvenisti was an esteemed historian and writer, recognised for his extensive work on the historical and political landscapes of the Middle East. With a unique perspective enriched by his background as a former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Benvenisti's writings offer invaluable insights into the complex histories and contemporary issues of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eSacred Landscape\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of the geographical and cultural transformations in the Land of Israel. His books, often categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, delve deeply into the intricacies of Israeli and Palestinian narratives, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's past and its enduring impact on present-day conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenvenisti's expertise and balanced approach make his collection an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their perspective on Middle Eastern history and politics. Through his thoughtful analysis and evocative storytelling, readers are invited to explore the sacred and contested landscapes that continue to shape the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sacred-landscape-by-meron-benvenisti-9780520234222","title":"Sacred Landscape","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, Meron Benvenisti often accompanied his father, a distinguished geographer, when the elder Benvenisti travelled through the Holy Land charting a Hebrew map that would rename Palestinian sites and villages with names linked to Israel's ancestral homeland. These experiences in Benvenisti's youth are central to this book, and the story that he tells helps explain how, during the 20th century, an Arab landscape, both physical and human, was transformed into an Israeli, Jewish state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenvenisti first discusses the process by which new Hebrew nomenclature replaced the Arabic names of more than 9,000 natural features, villages, and ruins in Eretz Israel\/Palestine (his name for the Holy Land, thereby defining it as a land of Jews and Arabs). He then explains how the Arab landscape has been transformed through war, destruction, and expulsion into a flourishing Jewish homeland accommodating millions of immigrants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting encounters between two peoples who claim the same land have raised great moral and political dilemmas, which Benvenisti presents in \u003cem\u003eSacred Landscape\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000733253868,"sku":"9780520234222","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5562553482373.jpg?v=1763301226"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/meron-benvenisti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}