Covering the Arab/Israeli components of the Modern History syllabus in an impartial, student-friendly manner, The Arab-Israeli Conflict looks at both the events which led to the establishment of Israel in 1948 and the resulting conflict. Includes a detailed profile of Yasser Arafat. The popular Contested Spaces series has been updated to reflect the Stage 6 Modern History syllabus in New South Wales. Written by leading authors, each book now includes a detailed personality profile on a key historical figure. An engaging narrative style is enhanced by a wide range of source material and visuals, making these books essential texts for HSC history students.