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A History of Israel examines Israel's turbulent history from the first Zionist Congress in 1897 to the present day. The driving themes of this masterly account are Jewish immigration, war, and attempts to forge peace between Israelis, Arabs, and Palestinians.
Synopsis
A History of Israel examines Israel's turbulent history from the first Zionist Congress of 1897 to the present day. Drawing on his considerable experience as historian and journalist, Ahron Bregman offers a balanced exploration of Israel's past in which the three principal driving themes of Jewish immigration, wars, and attempts to forge peace with Arabs and Palestinians combine into a single compelling narrative.
New insights, revelations appearing in print for the first time, and portraits of Israeli leaders, past and present, are adeptly woven together with an overview of major events. This incisive book will be welcomed by all with an interest in the fascinating history of Israel.
Synopsis
This book examines Israel's turbulent history from the first Zionist Congress in 1897 to the present day.
About the Author
Ahron Bregman is Lecturer in History at Webster University, London.
Table of Contents
List of maps Preface The Road to Statehood, 1897- 1947 The Birth of Israel, 1948-1949 Years of Consolidation, 1950-1966 The Six Day War and Afterwards, 1967-1973 Yom Kippur War and the Death of Labour, 1973-1977 Begin's Years, 1977-1983 The Road to Peace, 1983-1991 Peace and War, 1992 to Present Appendix 1: The Liberty Affair, 1967 Appendix 2: The Dayan el-Tohami Protocol, 1977 Appendix 3: Draft Declaration of Principles, Israel-Syria, 1992 Further Reading Index
The Road to Statehood, 1897 1947 * The Birth of Israel, 1948-1949 * Years of Consolidation, 1950-1966 * The Six Day War and Afterwards, 1967-1973 * Yom Kippur War and the Death of Labour, 1973-1977 * Begin's Years, 1977-1983 * The Road to Peace, 1983-1991 * Peace and War, 1992 to Present * Appendix 1: The Liberty Affair, 1967 * Appendix 2: The Dayan el-Tohami Protocol, 1977 * Appendix 3: Draft Declaration of Principles, Israel-Syria, 1992