Book review: the search for peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict: a compendium of documents and analysis, edited by Terje Rod-Larsen et al.

The collection benefits from the inclusion of a detailed series of maps of the region from different points in time over the past century and which also indicate the impact of peace proposals on territorial allocations; a chronology of key events from the outbreak of World War I to the summer of 2014; and most importantly, accompanying commentary upon the documents contained in the volume. This major reference work will be a much welcomed addition to any library upon Middle East affairs, writes Gary Wilson.