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Palestine at the Crossroads / Ladislas Farago, 1937 - A rare and insightful 1937 first edition of Palestine at the Crossroads by Ladislas Farago, renowned journalist and historian. Published in New York by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, this compelling volume offers a unique window into the political, social, and cultural landscape of British Mandate Palestine, just before the upheavals of WWII and the establishment of the State of Israel. Illustrated with remarkable black-and-white photographs—such as Jews praying at the Western Wall, early pioneers, Arab notables, and scenes from Jaffa and Jerusalem—this book is both a historical document and a visual journey. Farago presents vivid reportage on the tensions of the era, including references to Haj Amin al-Husseini, Emir Abdullah, and the Zionist chalutzim (pioneers). Hardcover, 286 pages. Good condition. A highly collectible piece for lovers of Jewish history, Middle Eastern politics, and vintage photography.