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Illustrated Political History of Palestine 1980 PLO Propaganda Turkish Book Turkey

Illustrated Political History of Palestine 1980 PLO Propaganda Turkish Book Turkey

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İsmail ŞammutFilistin Resimli Siyasal Tarih (Illustrated Political History of Palestine) – Filistin Kurtuluş Örgütü Edition (1980)

Description:

This is the 1980 Turkish edition of Filistin Resimli Siyasal Tarih (Illustrated Political History of Palestine), published by the Filistin Kurtuluş Örgütü Enformasyon / Temsilciliği and prepared by İsmail Şammut, one of the pioneering figures of Palestinian resistance art who personally experienced the Nakba. The book presents a politically engaged and visually rich narrative of Palestinian history, reflecting the perspective and messaging of the PLO during the late 20th century.

The work traces the political and social history of Palestine through a chronological structure, supported by extensive visual material including maps, archival photographs, illustrations, and reproduced documents. It highlights key historical turning points, demographic changes, and regional dynamics, offering insight into how history was interpreted and communicated within the context of Palestinian political struggle.

As both a historical source and a piece of visual propaganda, the book stands out for its combination of documentary material and artistic presentation, making it a valuable reference for understanding the narrative frameworks and visual culture of the period.

Key Features:

• Title: Filistin Resimli Siyasal Tarih (Illustrated Political History of Palestine)

• Author: İsmail Şammut

• Publisher: Filistin Kurtuluş Örgütü

• Date: 1980

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Illustrated Historical / Political Work

• Content: Chronological political history of Palestine supported by maps, visuals, and archival material

• Themes: Politics; history; identity; resistance; visual documentation

• Significance: Rare PLO publication combining historical narrative with visual propaganda

• Collector Appeal: Scarce Turkish-language PLO edition, valued for its visual archive and historical-political context

• Condition: Cover shows wear

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