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Written by one of Israel's most notable scholars, this volume provides a breathtaking history of Israel from the origins of the Zionist movement in the late nineteenth century to the present day. <p>Organized chronologically, the volume explores the emergence of Zionism in Europe against the backdrop of relations among Jews, Arabs, and Turks, and the earliest pioneer settlements in Palestine under Ottoman rule. Weaving together political, social, and cultural developments in Palestine under the British mandate, Shapira creates a tapestry through which to understand the challenges of Israeli nation building, including mass immigration, shifting cultural norms, the politics of war and world diplomacy, and the creation of democratic institutions and a civil society. References to contemporary diaries, memoirs, and literature bring a human dimension to this narrative history of Israel from its declaration of independence in 1948 through successive decades of waging war, negotiating peace, and building a modern state with a vibrant society and culture.</p> <p>Based on archival sources and the most up-to-date scholarly research, this authoritative history is a must-read for anyone with

Who reads Israel: A History (The Schusterman Series in Israel Studies)?

Author

Anita Shapira

Publisher

Brandeis University Press

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9781611683530

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Middle Eastern History, Humanities

Rating

3.88 / 5 (66 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14