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  • A Brief History of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    eBook (Facts on File, June 1, 2008)
    The second edition of this history that explores Israel's history with an emphasis on the period since its independence in 1948 features a new preface, revised introduction, revised glossary of political parties, a new final chapter, and updated appendixes. Simultaneous.

  • A Brief History of Israel**OUT OF PRINT**

    Bernard Reich

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, June 1, 2008)
    Praise for the previous editions: "Recommended."--Choice "Recommended..."--Reference & Research Book NewsIsrael is a modern country with a short history set into the lengthy story of Jewish history. A Brief History of Israel, Third Edition explores that history with an emphasis on the period since Israel's independence in 1948. It is a complex story of a people and their modern state, established thousands of years after the destruction of the old one. The story of the independent state of Israel is narrated against the backdrop of exile, anti-Semitism, Zionism, and the Holocaust--all of which have helped shape the nature of the current state.The chronological narration begins with the time of Abraham and the period of the Israelite kingdoms and continues to World War II and the United Nations Partition Plan. A Brief History of Israel, Third Edition explores the independent country of Israel, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, domestic politics, the economy, and international relations. Completely up-to-date, this edition features a new preface, introduction, and final chapter, and revised and updated appendixes.Coverage includes: -The period since Israel's independence in 1948 -The Middle East peace process Hamas's election victory and its effect on Israel -The 2009 election won by Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud Party -Israel's relationship with the Obama administration -The Arab Spring and its effects.

  • A Brief History Of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Provides an overview of the history of Israel from its beginnings as an independent state in 1948 up to the present, exploring the historical background, the current Arab-Israeli conflict, domestic politics, and international relations.

  • A Brief History Of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Nov. 1, 2004)
    A one-stop reference to the events, people, and ideas leading up to and following the creation of the independent state of Israel provides invaluable information for anyone interested in Jewish History, Israel and the Middle East, or current events in this troubled region.

  • A Brief History of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    Hardcover (Facts on File, June 1, 2008)
    The second edition of this history that explores Israel's history with an emphasis on the period since its independence in 1948 features a new preface, revised introduction, revised glossary of political parties, a new final chapter, and updated appendixes. Simultaneous.
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  • A Brief History of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 16, 2012)
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  • A Brief History of Israel**OUT OF PRINT**

    Bernard Reich

    (Checkmark Books, Jan. 1, 1763)
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  • A Brief History of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    Library Binding
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  • A Brief History of Israel

    Bernard Reich

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publishers, Aug. 16, 2012)
    Israel is a modern country with a short history set into the lengthy story of Jewish history. A Brief History of Israel, Third Edition explores that history with an emphasis on the period since Israel's independence in 1948. It is a complex story of a people and their modern state, established thousands of years after the destruction of the old one. The story of the independent state of Israel is narrated against the backdrop of exile, anti-Semitism, Zionism, and the Holocaust--all of which have helped shape the nature of the current state. The chronological narration begins with the time of Abraham and the period of the Israelite kingdoms and continues to World War II and the United Nations Partition Plan. A Brief History of Israel, Third Edition explores the independent country of Israel, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, domestic politics, the economy, and international relations.