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Why Didn’t I Know? Britain’s Legacy in Palestine Poison Ivy to the carpets under theIn 2008 two ordinary people were invited to Jordan and decided to visit Israel Palestine as well. Their trip had anything but ordinary consequences. Knowing very little about the history and politics of Israel and Palestine, Monica and Roger found themselves face to face with the realities of the legacy of Britains colonial rule. This book charts their journey of discovery on five visits to Israel and Palestine and tells the stories of the people they