The Origins of Israel and Mankind by Brendan Stannard

Jerusalem: The Biography by Simon Sebag Montefioreīritish historian Simon Sebag Montefiore’s ambitious biography of Jerusalem is a most comprehensive account of the most famous city in the world: right back from the times of King David and all the way up to the Six-Day War.In between, he examines events such as Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, mass immigration to the country, the growth the country experienced in the 1960s and the effects of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, all in great and nuanced detail.

Gilbert starts his history at the beginning of the 20 th century, when political Zionism began making waves, and ends it at the first intifada in the 1990s.

Speaking of history class, this detailed research by prominent British historian Martin Gilbert is a must-read classic.

A great choice for those wanting to read up without feeling like they’re in history class. The result is a fun and funny book that doesn’t skimp on hard facts, difficult questions and hot-button issues, all served in a personal, easy-to-read style. Israeli actress, producer and public speaker Noa Tishby recently wrote a guide to Israeli history that is intertwined with her history as well as that of her family.

Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby.

The author’s passion of the country resonates throughout. Israeli analyst and author Daniel Gordis’ book does what it says on the cover: offering a concise, brief and accessible view of Israel that at the same time also manages to be thorough and intense.Ī great read for anyone interested in the history of Zionism and the makings of the Israeli state.

Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn by Daniel Gordis.

Fans of the book include former US Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George H. Peres was uniquely positioned to give an insider view of the way Israel became what it is, discussing topics such the country’s nuclear power, the famous Operation Entebbe and the establishment of Start-Up Nation. As a statesman involved in the machinations of the state from the very beginning,

No Room for Small Dreams: Courage, Imagination, and the Making of Modern Israel by Shimon PeresĪuthored by none other than the late Shimon Peres, one of Israel’s legendary presidents, No Room for Small Dreams gives a detailed account of the decisions and events that shaped the country.

We therefore put together a list of recommended books that tackle multiple facets of Israel’s fascinating history, ranging from the Holocaust and wars and battles to the most famous city on the planet and breakthrough innovation. As Israel made headlines across the world in recent weeks, we at ISRAEL21c noticed people’s growing interest in understanding how things got to where they are, the ins and outs of the country’s history and the matters that influence public opinion.

The Origins of Israel and Mankind by Brendan Stannard