Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn

Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn

Winner of the Jewish Book of the Year Award

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 Israe…

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