--- product_id: 300431255 title: "The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories" price: "$37.05" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/300431255-the-biggest-prison-on-earth-a-history-of-the-occupied store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.6/5 rating from 362 reviews Top 500 Middle East history rank Next day UK dispatch The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories **Price:** $37.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the untold story of occupied territories—because knowledge is power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories - **How much does it cost?** $37.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/300431255-the-biggest-prison-on-earth-a-history-of-the-occupied) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast UK Dispatch:** Orders shipped next working day from UK warehouse—no waiting, just reading. - • **Topical Authority:** Ranks #500 in Middle Eastern History—trusted by history buffs and professionals alike. - • **Essential Knowledge:** Explore the origins of the world’s largest open-air prison system—stay informed, stay ahead. - • **Highly Rated Insight:** 4.6-star average from 362 readers confirms its compelling, accessible narrative. - • **Engaging & Accessible:** Written by renowned historian Ilan Pappé with clarity that invites deep understanding. ## Overview The Biggest Prison on Earth by Ilan Pappé is a critically acclaimed, accessible history book exploring the political and social realities of the occupied territories. With fast UK dispatch and a strong reader rating, it’s a must-have for professionals seeking nuanced understanding of Middle Eastern history and political freedom. ## Description desertcart.in - Buy The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories book online at best prices in India on desertcart.in. Read The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories book reviews & author details and more at desertcart.in. Free delivery on qualified orders. Review: Heutzutage Allgemeinwissen - Das Buch beschreibt den Zustand in Palästina, es ist tatsächlich ein riesen freiluft Gefängnis. Heut zu tage gehört sowas sogar schon zum Allgemeinwissen jedes Menschen(sollte). Es sollte dabei auch Allgemeinwissen sein dass, das Buch nicht antisemitisch ist und auch keine Religion beschuldigt wird, sondern Staaten. Review: Engaging and compelling, as always from Ilan Pappé - From one of the preeminent historians / political scientists on Israel and Palestine, this book by Ilan Pappé is very accessible, with an easy to read writing style, that is both engaging and compelling. If you want to learn about the origins of the biggest open air prison system in the world then this is a must read. ## Features - Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #258,803 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #500 in Middle Eastern History (Books) #1,219 in Political Freedom & Security (Books) #3,187 in Asian History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 362 Reviews | ## Images ![The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EgZIKDTnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heutzutage Allgemeinwissen *by S***7 on 2 January 2020* Das Buch beschreibt den Zustand in Palästina, es ist tatsächlich ein riesen freiluft Gefängnis. Heut zu tage gehört sowas sogar schon zum Allgemeinwissen jedes Menschen(sollte). Es sollte dabei auch Allgemeinwissen sein dass, das Buch nicht antisemitisch ist und auch keine Religion beschuldigt wird, sondern Staaten. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging and compelling, as always from Ilan Pappé *by M***L on 27 August 2025* From one of the preeminent historians / political scientists on Israel and Palestine, this book by Ilan Pappé is very accessible, with an easy to read writing style, that is both engaging and compelling. If you want to learn about the origins of the biggest open air prison system in the world then this is a must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and transformational *by J***O on 14 June 2024* This book by the expatriate Israeli historian Prof. Ilan Pappe, like his other book "Ten Myths About Israel," has transformed my understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict. In "The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories," Prof. Pappe uses the metaphor of the prison to elucidate how Israel has treated the Palestinians under its rule in the territories (the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza) it has illegally occupied since its pre-emptive Six-day War in 1967. The disenfranchised Palestians living in the Occupied Territories were and are expected to meekly submit to one of two governance models: the Open-Air Prison more generally prevalent in the West Bank, or the Maximum Security Prison imposed on Gaza since 2006. With no path to citizenship and without any rights under military rule, Palestinians in these areas are in the position of a colonized people, albeit with little hope of self-determination. Their dilemma, Pappe shows, was a product of the Zionist impulse that sought to create a "Greater Israel" whilst avoiding a formal annexation that might result in the opprobrium of the international community and possible sanction under international law. At least until recently, this strategy enabled Israel to circumvent international law and global censure as it stole Palestinian land, created vast new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories and left the Palestinians in a stateless limbo. This creation of an apartheid regime and the concomitant deception of the international community lies at the heart of the Israel - Palestine conflict and accounts for much of the duplicity Israel displays on the international stage. The book covers the period from 1948 until 2017, but needless to say is highly relevant in view of events in Gaza since October 7, 2023. I highly recommend this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories - THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR ON PALESTINE (B PB) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/300431255-the-biggest-prison-on-earth-a-history-of-the-occupied](https://www.desertcart.us/products/300431255-the-biggest-prison-on-earth-a-history-of-the-occupied) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*