The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories

Ilan Pappe

Jun 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Paul Boehmer

About this audiobook

From the author of the bestselling study of the 1948 War of Independence comes an incisive look at the Occupied Territories, picking up the story where The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine left off. Publishing on the fiftieth anniversary of the Six-Day War that culminated in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Pappe offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's most prolonged and tragic conflicts. Using recently declassified archival material, Pappe analyses the motivations and strategies of the generals and politicians-and the decision-making process itself-that laid the foundation of the occupation. From a survey of the legal and bureaucratic infrastructures that were put in place to control the population of over one million Palestinians, to the security mechanisms that vigorously enforced that control, Pappe paints a picture of what is to all intents and purposes the world's largest "open prison".

Ratings and reviews

Excellent as are all Ilan Pappe's book. A Jewish Israeli historian sharing the real truth about continuing Palestinian suffering, oppression and theft of their homes and land. Well done Ilan and thank you 🙏🏼

Pappe gives a horrorfying illustration of how people live outside the comfort of our living rooms.

About the author

Ilan Pappe is professor of history at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies and director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author of over a dozen books, including the bestselling The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine.

Paul Boehmer is a seasoned actor who has appeared on Broadway, film, and television, including The Thomas Crown Affair and All My Children. Coinciding with another of his passions, sci-fi, Paul has been cast in various roles in many episodes of Star Trek.