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Jewish Book of the Year Award
This is the first comprehensive and accessible history of the state of Israel from its birth to the present day, by Daniel Gordis, “one of the most respected analysts of Israel” (Forward), who lives and writes in Jerusalem.
Israel is a small country, but it has captured the world’s attention, captured the world’s imagination, and recently has become the subject of worldwide condemnation. Why has such a small country attracted so much global attention? More pressingly: Why has Israel made such a decision? And what does its future hold?
We cannot answer these questions until we understand the people of Israel and the problems and conflicts, hopes and aspirations that inspire their dialogue and action. While Israel’s history is rife with conflict, these conflicts do not fully convey the spirit of Israel and its people: they ignore the dream that gave birth to the nation and the Jewish national vision at its core. Gordis takes us through the milestones of Israel’s history, telling the story of the Jewish people and the drama of statehood. With clarity and erudition, he illustrates how Israel became a cultural, economic, and military powerhouse—while also explaining where it went terribly wrong and tracing its long history of increasing isolation.
In Israel, public intellectual Daniel Gordis offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the cultural, economic, and political history of this complex nation from its birth to the present day. Accessible and sobering, this book reveals Israel’s past and gives us a glimpse into its future. This book vividly depicts the rebirth of a people and a country.
Asian Code: 0062368753
Publisher: Ecco; Reprint (September 5, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 560 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780062368751
ISBN-13 : 978-0062368751
Product Weight: 14.4 oz
Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches
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