Routledge - Rural Arab Demography and Early Jewish Settlement

This scholarly volume provides a detailed examination of the rural population distribution in Palestine. Spanning the late Ottoman period (1870-1917) through the British Mandate period (1917-1948), the text offers a deep look into the demographic shifts that shaped the region. Readers will find an in-depth analysis of population size, density, growth, and migration patterns. The book specifically investigates the rural landscape before the start of Jewish settlement in 1882. It brings attention to the presence of various Muslim ethnic groups in rural areas, including Egyptians, Algerians, Bosnians, and Circassians. By tracing these demographic movements, the author examines the population density in zones that were later occupied by Jewish settlers after 1882. This work serves as a vital resource for historians and researchers studying the Middle East during these transformative eras.