
Israel
A Concise History of a Nation Reborn
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Fred Sanders
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Daniel Gordis
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The first comprehensive yet accessible history of the state of Israel from its inception to present day, from Daniel Gordis, "one of the most respected Israel analysts" (The Forward) living and writing in Jerusalem.
Israel is a tiny state, and yet it has captured the world's attention, aroused its imagination, and lately, been the object of its opprobrium. Why does such a small country speak to so many global concerns? More pressingly: Why does Israel make the decisions it does? And what lies in its future?
We cannot answer these questions until we understand Israel's people and the questions and conflicts, the hopes and desires, that have animated their conversations and actions. Though Israel's history is rife with conflict, these conflicts do not fully communicate the spirit of Israel and its people: they give short shrift to the dream that gave birth to the state, and to the vision for the Jewish people that was at its core. Guiding us through the milestones of Israeli history, Gordis relays the drama of the Jewish people's story and the creation of the state. Clear-eyed and erudite, he illustrates how Israel became a cultural, economic and military powerhouse - but also explains where Israel made grave mistakes and traces the long history of Israel's deepening isolation.
With Israel, public intellectual Daniel Gordis offers us a brief but thorough account of the cultural, economic, and political history of this complex nation, from its beginnings to the present. Accessible, levelheaded, and rigorous, Israel sheds light on Israel's past so we can understand its future. The result is a vivid portrait of a people, and a nation, reborn.
©2016 Daniel Gordis (P)2016 HarperCollins PublishersThe only problem that I have with this book, is that last two chapters are written in very apologetic way.
Other than this, I recommende this book.
Great Book
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Balansen and nuanced
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Great book
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Perfect narration and important content
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Only gripe that I have is the pronunciation of some of the words. The American accent grated on me after a while.
Loved it!
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Chronological explanation
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I noticed that some reviews are rating it low not because of it's content but because of the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel, people shouldn't do that, this isn't supposed to be an apology letter or confession or anything like that, it's just history.
Israel's History from their perspective
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Must- read for anyone claiming an interest in Israel and the conflict in the Middle East.
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I imagine it will need updating every 10yrs or so...
Interesting and balanced
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I can't really judge it fully and fairly. I have read a few books pertaining to Israel but only certain parts of the history so this is my first overview. And it's good. But the author is a tad too critical which takes up more space than essential. I will read a few more books and see what stands out more positively. But as of now I didn't spot any errors, biases, bad writing, or lack of overview.
The reader is clear and calm.
Does what it says it will do
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