Mandated Landscape

In this ground-breaking authoritative study a highly documented and incisive analysis is made of the galvanising changes wrought to the people and landscape of British Mandated Palestine (1929-1948). Using a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach the bookâs award-winning author examines how the British imposed their rule dominated by the clashing dualities of their Mandate obligations towards the Arabs and the Jews and their own interests. The rulersâ Empire-wide conceptions of the âWhite manâs burdenâ and preconceptions of the Holy Land were potent forces of change influencing their policies. Lucidly written Mandated Landscape is also a rich source of information supported by numerous maps tables and illustrations and has 66 appendices a considerable bibliography and extensive index. With a theoretical and historical backdrop the ramifications of British rule are highlighted in their impact on town planning agriculture forestry land the partition plans and a case study presenting discussions on such issues as development ecological shock law and the controversial division of village lands as the British operated in a politically turbulent climate often within their own administration. This book is a major contribution to research on British Palestine and will interest those in Middle East history geography development and colonial/postcolonial studies. . Language: English