Before Their Diaspora Palestinian Photographic History Palestinian Identity

Before Their Diaspora: A Photographic History of the Palestinians 1876–1948

By Walid Khalidi

Publisher: Institute for Palestine Studies

Language: English

Pages: ~450 (varies by edition)

ISBN: 0887281440 (check your edition)

🧭 Description / Overview:

Before Their Diaspora is a landmark photographic history that documents Palestinian life from the late 19th century until the 1948 Nakba. Compiled and edited by renowned historian Walid Khalidi, this volume presents over 400 rare photographs collected from archives, families, and institutions around the world.

Through powerful imagery and detailed captions, the book captures the richness of Palestinian society — its towns, villages, education, culture, and economy — before the mass displacement of 1948. It stands as one of the most comprehensive visual records of Palestinian heritage before the creation of Israel.

🖼️ Features:

Over 400 historical photographs (1876–1948)

Includes maps, timelines, and detailed captions

Covers social, cultural, and political aspects of Palestinian life

A key reference for historians, collectors, and Middle East scholars

High-quality printing and archival paper (depending on edition)

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