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Winner Of The Jewish Book Of The Year Awardthe 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 Worlds 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 Israels People And The Questions And Conflicts, The Hopes And Desires, That Have Animated Their Conversations And Actions. Though Israels 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 Peoples Story And The Creation Of The State. Cleareyed And Erudite, He Illustrates How Israel Became A Cultural, Economic And Military Powerhousebut Also Explains Where Israel Made Grave Mistakes And Traces The Long History Of Israels 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 The Israels Past So We Can Understand Its Future. The Result Is A Vivid Portrait Of A People, And A Nation, Reborn.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn'? A: The book provides a comprehensive yet accessible history of Israel from its inception to the present day, exploring the cultural, economic, and political developments of the nation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Daniel Gordis, a respected analyst of Israeli affairs who lives and writes in Jerusalem.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book won the Jewish Book of the Year Award, highlighting its significance and impact in Jewish literature.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers key milestones in Israeli history, the complexities of its people, the conflicts faced, and the vision that led to the establishment of the state.
- Q: What is the length and binding of the book? A: The book has 560 pages and is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn' published? A: The book was published on October 18, 2016.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition (stated), First Printing of the book.
- Q: What makes this book a good resource for understanding Israel? A: The book is described as clear-eyed and erudite, providing insightful analysis of Israel's past to help readers understand its future.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Israeli history? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to all readers, making it suitable for those unfamiliar with Israeli history.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the current issues facing Israel? A: Yes, it discusses the historical context of Israel's decisions and conflicts, which can provide insights into current issues facing the nation.