In this seminal work, historian Ajaj Nuwayhid presents a series of intimate and detailed biographies of prominent Palestinian figures who were central to the national movement before 1948. Drawing from his personal acquaintances and extensive research, Nuwayhid provides an invaluable historical record of the leaders, intellectuals, and fighters he knew personally. The book stands as a powerful testimony to a generation's struggle and serves as a crucial resource for understanding the political, social, and cultural landscape of early 20th-century Palestine, preserving the memory of its influential men.