Description
“The most comprehensive account of Israeli history yet published.” — The Sunday Telegraph
“An epic history . . . a picture of an Israel that persevered and prevailed, that was determined to survive and was unwilling to trust its independence to others but sought peace whenever possible.” — Foreign Affairs
Israel is a small and relatively young country, but since the day of its creation more than half a century ago, its turbulent history has placed it squarely at the center of the world stage. For two millennia the Jews, dispersed all over the world, prayed for a return to Zion. Until the nineteenth century, that dream seemed a fantasy, but then a secular Zionist movement was born and soon the initial trickle of Jewish immigrants to Palestine turned into a flood as Jews fled persecution in Europe. From these beginnings, preeminent historian Martin Gilbert traces the events and personalities that would lead to the sudden, dramatic declaration of Statehood in May 1948. From that point on, Israel’s history has been dominated by conflict: Suez, the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the Lebanon and the Intifada. Using contemporary documents and eyewitness accounts, and drawing on his own intimate knowledge of the country and its people, Martin Gilbert weaves together a riveting, page-turning history of a powerful and proud nation, from the struggles of its pioneers in the nineteenth century up to the present day.
Details
Discover the captivating history of Israel with our groundbreaking book, "Israel: A History". This meticulously crafted masterpiece is hailed as the most comprehensive account of Israeli history ever published. Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative that paints a vivid picture of a nation that persevered against all odds, determined to secure its independence and seek peace whenever possible.
Israel, a small and young country, has experienced a tumultuous past that has placed it at the center of the world stage. For two millennia, the Jews dispersed around the globe yearned for a return to their ancestral land. Witness how this dream transformed from a fantasy to a reality with the birth of the secular Zionist movement in the 19th century, leading to a significant influx of Jewish immigrants to Palestine escaping persecution.
Renowned historian Martin Gilbert takes you on an extraordinary journey through time, meticulously tracing the events and personalities that ultimately culminated in the historic declaration of Statehood in May 1948. Brace yourself as you delve into the gripping history of a nation dominated by conflicts, from the Suez Crisis and the Six Day War to the Yom Kippur War, the Lebanon conflict, and the Intifada. Each page unveils riveting stories based on contemporary documents, eyewitness accounts, and Gilbert's unparalleled knowledge of Israel and its people.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the powerful and proud nation of Israel. Order your copy of "Israel: A History" today and embark on an enriching journey into the events that shaped a country against all odds. Take a step closer to history and embrace the remarkable tale of a nation that stood tall amidst challenges.
Order Now and witness the epic tale unfold before your eyes.
Discover More Best Sellers in Middle East
Shop Middle East
The Crusades: A History From Beginning to End (Medieval History)
$0.99
Middle East - The Crusades: A History From Beginning to End (Medieval History)
Simply: Easy everyday dishes: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
$1.99
Middle East - Simply: Easy everyday dishes: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East
$26.77
Middle East - Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East
Judaism, Zionism and the Land of Israel
$30.00
Middle East - Judaism, Zionism and the Land of Israel
