A Brief History of Israel
In a concise, up-to-date treatment, Reich (political science and international affairs, George Washington U., Washington, DC) traces the evolution of Israel from a divinely promised homeland to a modern developed nation. Boxed material treats many of its milestones and challenges. Appendices include basic facts about the country, statistics on the toll of terrorism, election results since 1949, and a chronology starting from the Jewish patriarchs' period. Illustrations include maps, and photos of leaders and contested sites. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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A Brief History of Israel
In a concise, up-to-date treatment, Reich (political science and international affairs, George Washington U., Washington, DC) traces the evolution of Israel from a divinely promised homeland to a modern developed nation. Boxed material treats many of its milestones and challenges. Appendices include basic facts about the country, statistics on the toll of terrorism, election results since 1949, and a chronology starting from the Jewish patriarchs' period. Illustrations include maps, and photos of leaders and contested sites. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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A Brief History of Israel

A Brief History of Israel

by Bernard Reich
A Brief History of Israel

A Brief History of Israel

by Bernard Reich

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In a concise, up-to-date treatment, Reich (political science and international affairs, George Washington U., Washington, DC) traces the evolution of Israel from a divinely promised homeland to a modern developed nation. Boxed material treats many of its milestones and challenges. Appendices include basic facts about the country, statistics on the toll of terrorism, election results since 1949, and a chronology starting from the Jewish patriarchs' period. Illustrations include maps, and photos of leaders and contested sites. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780816083428
Publisher: Facts on File, Incorporated
Publication date: 07/01/2012
Series: Facts on File Brief History Series
Edition description: New Edition
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.09(h) x 0.84(d)
Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations ix

List of Maps x

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction xviii

1 From Biblical Times to the Ottoman Period 1

2 The Prehistory of the State of Israel (ca. 1880-1948) 14

3 Political, Economic, and Military Consolidation (1948-1967) 45

4 From the Six-Day War to the Yom Kippur War and Its Aftermath (1967-1975) 84

5 The Begin Earthquake and Peace with Egypt (1975-1979) 110

6 From Peace with Egypt to the Palestinian Intifada (1979-1990) 133

7 The Persian Gulf War and the Middle East Peace Process (1990-1996) 160

8 The Netanyahu and Barak Governments (1996-2000) 185

9 The al-Aqsa Intifada and Sharon's Ascent to Power (2000-2002) 205

10 A New Perspective on Security (2002-2006) 225

11 A Continuing Quest for Peace (2006-Present) 263

Conclusion: Israel at Sixty-three 305

Appendixes

1 Basic Facts about Israel 309

2 Knesset Election Results 313

3 Glossary of Political Parties 318

4 Chronology 325

5 Bibliography 354

6 Suggested Reading 360

Index 378

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