Palestinian Village Histories,
Geographies of the Displaced
More than 120 village memorial books, about the over 400 Palestinian villages that were depopulated and largely destroyed in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War have been published. Compiled as documentary histories and based on the accounts of those who remember their villages, they are presented as dossiers of evidence that these villages existed and were more than just "a place once on a map."
Authored by Mohammad Smour Abo Fidda, this book is a study of A'jjour, a Palestinian village occupied in 1948.
Authored by Matta Sam'an Bouri and Dr. Yousef Ahmad Shibil, this book is a study of the culture and history of A'kka.
Authored by Hassan Hamouda, this book details the struggle of the villagers of Al-Abbasiyeh against zionist advances from 1921 until its occupation in 1948.
Authored by Kamel Mahmoud Othman, this book provides an in-depth history of Al-Juseir, a Palestinian village destroyed in 1948.
By Abdallah Odeh, this book is a glimpse into the history of the village of Al-Kababeer, from its foundation until its occupation in 1948.
Authored by Shawqi Sha'th, this book is a study of the history, geography, economic, and social development of Jerusalem.
Written by Dr. Zakariya Siyam, this book provides a history of both Jersualem and the village of Lifta.
This book is a study into the culture and history of Al-Walja, a Palestinian village that was destroyed in 1949.
Authored by Dr. Hikmat Abd Al-Karim Freihat, this book is a study of the geography, history, and folklore of Al-Yamoun,
Written by Mohammad Saeed Saber Hamadneh, this book is a study of Northern Aseera.
Written by Abbas Dweikat, this book is a study of the history and culture of the village of Balata.
Written by Ali Al-Mahsiri, this book is a study of the Palestinian village of Beit Mahsir.
Written by Dr. Wael Abd Al-Rahim I'beid, this book is a study of the struggle of Beit Sahour against Israeli occupation.
Written by Atiyah Abdallah Atiyah, this book is a study of the Palestinian village of Ein Karem.
Compiled by Nimir Sarhan, this book is an encyclopedia of Palestinian Folklore.
Written by Abd Al-Karim Al-Hashash, this book is a study of the arts of the tribes of the Naqqab.
A memoir by Hussein Hassan Al-Birawi detailing the struggles of the villagers of Northern Aseera against zionist forces.
Compiled by Hisham Mohammad Abo I'ssa, this book is a collection of poems written in the colloquial tongue.
Authored by Abdul-Aziz H. Abu Hadba, this book is a study of the village of Deir Aban, a Palestinian village destroyed in 1948.
Authored by Sahera Derbas, this book is a study of Salameh, a Palestinian village destroyed in 1948.
Authored by Abd Al-Aziz Saqr, this book is a study of Salameh, a Palestinian village destroyed in 1948.
Authored by Dr. Sharif Kana'neh and Lubna Abd Al-Hadi, this book is a study of Salameh, a Palestinian village destroyed in 1948.
Authored by Mahmoud Amin Nimir, this book is a study of Shalta, a Palestinian village destroyed in 1948.
Written by Dr. Mahmoud Ashour, this book is a study of the city of Ramleh.
A historical, social, economic, and educational study of Summiel El-Khalil. Written by Abd Al-Mu'ti Al-Darbashi.
A comprehensive history of Palestine compiled by Abd Al-Rahman Al-Muzeen.
A social, geographical, and historical study of Jaskala, conducted by Khalil Khalayleh.
Written by Mohammad Al-Farra, this book presents a multi-faceted overview of Palestinian society pre-1948.
By Mohammad Rimawi, this book is a study of the Palestinian village of Beit Rima.