## The Nakba: A Primary Source Reader

### Bring History to Life Through the Voices of Those Who Lived It

History isn’t just dates and facts—it’s human stories, difficult questions, and the courage to examine multiple perspectives. **The Nakba: A Primary Source Reader** gives your students something rare: direct access to the original documents, personal accounts, and historical evidence that shaped one of the 20th century’s most significant yet underexplored events.

### What Makes This Reader Different

Most history curricula present events as settled conclusions. This reader takes a different approach. Your students will read:

– **Theodor Herzl’s original writings** on the vision for a Jewish state
– **The Balfour Declaration of 1917** and British colonial documents
– **First-hand accounts** from Palestinians who lived through 1948
– **Diverse Jewish perspectives**, including anti-Zionist voices rarely heard in mainstream materials
– **Demographic data and charts** showing population changes over decades

By engaging directly with primary sources, students learn to think like historians—evaluating bias, considering context, and forming their own evidence-based conclusions.

### Comprehensive Educational Resource

**16 Chapters** covering:
– Origins of Zionism and early Jewish immigration
– British Mandate period and colonial decision-making
– The Holocaust’s influence on international politics
– The events of 1948 and mass displacement
– Personal narratives and contemporary analysis

**100+ Key Terms** including:
A complete glossary covering political movements, historical events, key figures, and conceptual frameworks essential for understanding the topic.

**Historical Photographs and Charts**
Visual materials that bring the history to life and make demographic changes tangible.

### Perfect for Critical Thinking Development

In an age of misinformation, students need skills to evaluate competing claims and historical narratives. This reader:

– Presents multiple perspectives without telling students what to think
– Encourages analysis of bias, context, and corroboration
– Develops cognitive empathy—understanding viewpoints different from one’s own
– Connects historical events to contemporary issues
– Builds the foundation for informed citizenship

### Created by an Expert Educator

**Rania Assily** brings nearly two decades of college-level teaching experience to this reader. With a Masters degree from Cleveland State University and tenure at Cuyahoga Community College, she specializes in making complex history accessible and engaging. Her passion is reaching hearts and minds through historical narrative—helping students of all backgrounds discover why history matters.

### Ideal for Homeschools, Microschools, and Co-ops

This reader works perfectly for:
– **Semester-long courses** covering modern Middle Eastern history
– **Unit studies** on colonialism, displacement, and human rights
– **Discussion-based learning** in co-op settings
– **Independent study** for motivated teens
– **Supplementary reading** for world history curricula

### What Students Will Gain

By completing this reader, students will be able to:
– Analyze primary source documents from multiple perspectives
– Understand the historical context leading to the Nakba
– Evaluate competing narratives using evidence
– Develop empathy for diverse human experiences
– Apply critical thinking skills to contemporary issues

**Give your students the tools to engage with history—not just memorize it.**

**$34.95** | Print Edition | 16 Chapters | 100+ Glossary Terms