description: Part One Of Two Parts In this new account, Martin Gilbert traces Israel's history from the struggles of its pioneers in the nineteenth century up to the present day. Along the way, he describes the defining moments in the history of the Jewish people, among them the Balfour Declaration, the founding of the State of Israel in May 1948, the War of Independence, the conflicts of Suez, the Six Day War, the Intifada as well as the diplomatic watersheds of the Camp David negotiations and the Oslo peace process. Guiding us through the events that have shaped modern-day Israel, Gilbert examines not only Israel's political history and personalities, but also its society, culture, and economy. And even though conflict has been so much a part of its everyday existence, the history of Israel ultimately uplifts and inspires. "Should be required reading for anyone interested in the causes of the present impasse in the peace process." (Philadelphia Inquirer)
title: Israel:  A History   Part 1 Of 2
titlecomplete: Israel:  A History   Part 1 Of 2
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Books on Tape, Inc.