Book by Yezid Sayigh covers the definitive political and military history of the Palestinian national movement from the aftermath of the 1948 war through the Oslo Accords, tracing the PLO's evolution from fedayeen organizations through conventional military force to diplomatic institution. Sayigh draws on extensive archives and interviews to document internal politics, strategic debates, and external pressures shaping Palestinian resistance across four decades. The essential scholarly reference for researchers and students studying the full history of the Palestinian national movement from 1948 to Oslo, the PLO's political and military evolution, and Palestinian armed struggle strategy.
